Into Africa

Sitting around the table, seeing the faces of hope
Wondering how much we have yet to learn
Time passes slowly for all of us as we wait
But slowly inside we all begin to feel the burn

We can all see the land falling away as we take flight
Sharing our stories of our separate lives with each other
But landing across the sea as a family willing to share
Each of us with our hearts filled with one another

Off we travel to learn how to better help our fellow man
Seeing life as we have never known, reverently in awe
Of not only the land surrounding us, but the people
Their strength evident in everything we heard and saw

Then our time is over and home we must head
But our time in Africa will remain in each heart
As the world changes for the better by Kenya’s presence
And in that country, each of us left a part

Sitting around the table seeing those days yet to come
Knowing it will happen as we have believed
Even as surprises await us at every turn
Into Africa and each other’s hearts we shall be received

Tony

The Day Is Approaching!!

We've had another meeting. Things are progressing rapidly towards our departure on June 17th. Less than 70 days until we leave. We finally had everyone at the meeting. It was nice to meet those of us that haven't been able to attend so far. So many things to finish getting done before we go. And yet, we seemed to have accomplished quite a bit. It is quite evident that everyone is getting excited about going. It will be an amazing trip, if just because of the people we shall be with on this journey. Since we were all finally together, we decided it was time for a picture.