First to write our update a day early as there is another test in the morning. The second decision: When my current cell phone dies, I must upgrade to a camera phone. This is not a vanity issue or a desire for newer technology – it is my desire to share incredible scenes from our daily lives that cannot be fully shared with words. But as my otherwise adequate cell phone is camera-less, I will rely upon words to share today’s bit of life in Africa.As we drove past our regional office on a winding well-used city road, we realized that the expected pot-holed road had just been 
repaved. THEN we came around a curve and spotted an expected scene with an unexpected twist: Ahead was a flagman alerting drivers of the road crew/equipment ahead. At the head of the line awaiting the all-clear flag to use the open lane . . . . . was two young Maasai men with their herd of scrawny cows and sheep – not on a truck, but on foot searching for green pastures or a slaughter house!! As they took the entire open lane, we had to follow patiently behind the herd when we were allowed to move. As we’ve often said: Life in Kenya comes with problems, but we cannot honestly ever say, “We are bored!” 
Things became drier after I wrote last week, but we have had heavy rains the last two nights and other parts of the country are reporting rains. Weather experts predict that although there is flooding in western Kenya, this will be the 5th failed rainy season and the number of Kenyans starving will rise above the current 10 million.* So through May, please continue praying that the rains will be adequate and farmers and herders will make the required profits to support their families. Pray also that food will be available/affordable to all Kenyans
– not just the bodies of flying ants, a free delicacy that is a highlight of the rainy season for many!
Thank you for praying for last week’s AGM (Annual General Meeting) of the Baptist Convention of Kenya. The meetings went well and the leaders and churches are growing in their desire and ability to share our Saviour’s Good News. Continue praying for Jack as he relates to our leaders and pastors – pray that he will be wise in knowing when/how to speak/act and when to “take a backseat.” Pray for me also as I make the needed decisions/plans related to my work during our four month stateside assignment (furlough). Jack and I are eager for the opportunities to share how God is at work in Kenya and enlist your support, yet we need a true break from the stresses of Kenya. I especially need wisdom in how to balance enlisting prayer support and getting a needed time of refreshment!
Thank you for praying for our daughter Jenny, our Mom-to-be. After a test tomorrow, the doctor will decide whether to speed up the little one’s arrival. Pray for wise decisions by the doctor and for good health for Mom, baby and Daddy Aaron. Pray also for good communication with the grandparents-to-be who will be in the States in less than two weeks! Bert Yates
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repaved. THEN we came around a curve and spotted an expected scene with an unexpected twist: Ahead was a flagman alerting drivers of the road crew/equipment ahead. At the head of the line awaiting the all-clear flag to use the open lane . . . . . was two young Maasai men with their herd of scrawny cows and sheep – not on a truck, but on foot searching for green pastures or a slaughter house!! As they took the entire open lane, we had to follow patiently behind the herd when we were allowed to move. As we’ve often said: Life in Kenya comes with problems, but we cannot honestly ever say, “We are bored!” 
Things became drier after I wrote last week, but we have had heavy rains the last two nights and other parts of the country are reporting rains. Weather experts predict that although there is flooding in western Kenya, this will be the 5th failed rainy season and the number of Kenyans starving will rise above the current 10 million.* So through May, please continue praying that the rains will be adequate and farmers and herders will make the required profits to support their families. Pray also that food will be available/affordable to all Kenyans
– not just the bodies of flying ants, a free delicacy that is a highlight of the rainy season for many!Thank you for praying for last week’s AGM (Annual General Meeting) of the Baptist Convention of Kenya. The meetings went well and the leaders and churches are growing in their desire and ability to share our Saviour’s Good News. Continue praying for Jack as he relates to our leaders and pastors – pray that he will be wise in knowing when/how to speak/act and when to “take a backseat.” Pray for me also as I make the needed decisions/plans related to my work during our four month stateside assignment (furlough). Jack and I are eager for the opportunities to share how God is at work in Kenya and enlist your support, yet we need a true break from the stresses of Kenya. I especially need wisdom in how to balance enlisting prayer support and getting a needed time of refreshment!
Thank you for praying for our daughter Jenny, our Mom-to-be. After a test tomorrow, the doctor will decide whether to speed up the little one’s arrival. Pray for wise decisions by the doctor and for good health for Mom, baby and Daddy Aaron. Pray also for good communication with the grandparents-to-be who will be in the States in less than two weeks! Bert Yates--- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
* Omba4Kenya: “Poor Rains to Persist” – http://omba4kenya.blogspot.com/2009/04/poor-rains-to-persist.html
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