I think God answered my prayers today. I woke up this morning grumpy and with a negative outlook. In my heart I appreciate all that Martha is doing for me, but in my head I feel like I am imposing. The only way I know to change my thoughts to mirror my heart is to pray. It is amazing what happens when you take a little time to ask for God's help.
Martha really is the ultimate hostess. From the moment I woke-up until I went to bed she showed me nothing but kindness. For breakfast she served me corn flakes because she remembered how much I like cereal. Then she insisted on washing all my clothes so I would have a fresh set of clean clothes when I got back to the orphanage. After breakfast she knew I needed to use the Internet so we walked to the town market place.
While we were there, she proudly introduced me to a few of her friends. They were curious to learn about me, my family, where I live etc. When they found out I wasn't married nor had any children, one woman wanted to introduce me to her son (maybe my Kenyan love story will happen after all!). I didn't get a chance to meet him, but it is interesting to me that mothers are the same everywhere; they always want to set-up their children.
The last stop we made at the town market was a seamstress. Martha insisted I let her buy me a hand made authentic Kenyan dress. It was such a kind gesture especially since I know they don't have a lot of money.
We made our way back to their house to get the rest of the family for a trip to Thompson Falls, the closest waterfall to the equator. All six of us piled into their small car and headed out. We were only about a mile into our drive when we got stuck in the mud. It took seven people to push us out but no matter how much I offered, Martha would not let me get out of the car to help.
After our excursion to Thompson Falls, we stopped by the meat market to pick up dinner. Apparantly, Martha ordered special meat for my last dinner at their home. She prepared some sort of stew with potatoes. She is extremely observant and noticed I liked the small crunchy potatoes and had her sons pick out all of them for me. Tonight I go to bed with a full stomach and a full heart.
What would happen if we showed that kind of service everyday to everyone?
GOD CREATED US TO SERVE. ARE YOU?
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I would be overwhelmed with so much kindness. They truly love you Tracy, you are blessed to have them in your life! I enjoy reading your blogs!! Thanks for sharing <3
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