Back in civilization! If you call being able to get on the internet being in civilization! This is Don and Gary writing from the Guest House in Nairobi. Got in this morning, all on the same flight, with all our luggage! It has been fun reading through April's blogs! Thanks for doing them! Not that numbers mean everything, but just to let you know that just in Uganda, we ministered to at least 10,800 children and hundreds have made decisions for Christ. Yea God! I wish you could hear the kids' "jewels" in the evening. God is working mightily in their hearts. We had a "talk" tonight as touches of pride were rearing their ugly heads. The spiritual attack is getiing stronger as we head into the home stretch. We reminded everyone of what God called us here to and to complete what He called us to in Kenya as He did in Uganda. The contrasts between the two cities is amazing. We had lunch in a shopping center that the kids felt like they were in Southern Cal. But then as we headed out to our ministry site, we crossed "the line" and we were in the largest slum in the world. There are between 500,000-800,000 people who live here. We had the heart wrenching opportunity to walk through part of it - breaks your heart since we did this after ministering to the 200+ children who laughed and sang praises to the Lord with us before heading home. The main street is shear mud and then turns into a river of sewer as you continue on it's ugly path. We thought the slums in Uganda were bad - it only touches on the little we saw tonight. How precious to see these little children praising the Lord when they literally have nothing as far as earthly possessions. Cyndi Peterson, no wonder these children stole your heart! They did ours as well. Your presents have been delivered and were greatly appreciated. All the children remember your Christmas party! Backtracking to our last days in Uganda: Ruth noticed a two year old boy trying to sing, "Standing on the Rock" Only problem is that he was on the back of his seven year old brother. Didn't stop the little guy though he almost fell off several times. Garrett was kneeling and praying as the salvation prayer was being repeated. Unbeknownst to him, a group of kids had gathered around him, but he heard this little voice say, "Thank you Jesus." He wondered if these were the only English words she knew. I have to admit that when so many children raise their hands for salvation, you wonder if they truly understand what you are asking of them, especially when there is a translator. But Mitchell commented how over the last few days, his attitude has changed about the ministry as he thought it was good but also unsure if the commitments are sincere. He has changed his whole attitude about the ministry as he noticed several adults on the outskirts who made very sincere decisions to follow Christ. Many of us are being challenged with attitudes and being judgemental as we minister to all kinds of people. We're off to bed - nice chatting with all of you! Lots of love to you all! Oh, by the way. Your kids don't know there is internet access here at the hotel as we don;t want them down here during all their free time - the little that they have!