Happy Turkey Day!

First Thanksgiving away from Greenville, MS, but I am grateful to be right where I am. A few things I am thankful for today....

1. Space. Marisa and I moved into Steve and Judy Cochran's home today to housesit for the month. I cannot express how grateful we are to this family for letting us use their home in Kijabe. Kijabe has been my saving grace in Kenya and I am ecstatic to live here for an entire month. I have my own bedroom! And clean water from the sink--with ice cubes. And 2 couches in the den:)

2. New friends. The Cochran's only request: walk and feed their rambunctious dogs--Boots and Bell. I'm excited to have jogging partners around this gorgeous campus overlooking the Rift Valley.

3. Connection. We have unlimited and FREE connection to the outside world for the next month. This means... skype with people I haven't seen in months, checking my email at anytime, downloading videos, I could go on and on.

4. Turkey. Yep, I got turkey in Kenya on Thanksgiving! Marisa even tried turkey for the first time in her life.

5. Package. My sweet momma sent me a package with DVDs and other fun things, and it arrived on Thanksgiving Day! What a great surprise.

6. Family. I know everyone thinks they are thankful for their family on Thanksgiving, but I think I win:) I was able to skype with my entire family this morning and felt like I was right there with them. My parents have listened, cried, and prayed with me so many times since I have been here and I cannot thank the Lord enough for their love.

7. God's Faithfulness. Last but certainly not least, the Lord unfailing faithfulness in my life. I am more aware than ever of my wavering heart. But His grace abounds all the more. The Lord never leaves or forsakes me. He is here when I am homesick, doubtful, anxious, and even in the midst of my sin.

When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears

and delivers them out of all their troubles.

The LORD is near to the brokenhearted

and saves the crushed in spirit.

Psalm 34:17-18

Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and eat plenty of sweet potato casserole for me!