This week we had a visit from our german director in Velbert and it was just nice to be together and talk things through and get some direction in areas where we felt we needed some guidance. The Kenyan lady who helps us around the house, said that now the father has left again for another mission. I thought to myself it was really a nice way of referring to the director, not a boss but a father who takes care of his flock. Of course he had to leave and life has to continue and we have to get on with our daily responsibilities.
The following day I had a chance to visit my beloved Somali ghetto in Nairobi. I don't know why but it always energizes me and gives me joy to be there with my friends and sometimes get some of those delicious dishes which only the Somalis can prepare. The funny thing is that is an absolute mess and you really need a four wheel drive to get through the streets of that section because the sewage system is totally out of order and it stinks wherever one goes. But I always have the feeling that it is the part of town where I somehow belong because people just know me and ask me where I have been if I didn't show up for a couple of weeks.
Anyway this time we wanted to visit with one of the friends you just came out of Somalia to look after his wife and children who came a bit earlier because of some severe anomalies with the children. First I took care of him in our hospital, let him to the right doctor and just helped him to understand the diagnose the doctor was trying to tell him and just treated him in a friendly manner. That was enough reason for this gentleman to take us out to a nice restaurant and feet us with camel meat, spaghetti and rice. We accepted his offer gladly and with much appreciation but also felt that we needed to see his wife and kids at his rented home. When we reached there, going through the mud and sewage, we were offered a chance to make a prayer for the family and especially for these troubled kids. It was one way for us to introduce Jesus to this extremely hospitable family and ask him on their behalf to do good to them and bring healing into their situation.
Have a great week, Thomas
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