It is Sunday evening but we head to the Temple in Johannesburg at 0-dark-30 in the morning and it would be mid-week before we get at a computer so it is update time. It seems like this trip has been a bit more of a challenge than the other three but it is finally a go. We ended up making a rush trip to the hills last Monday to collect signatures to satisfy a seemingly new requirement with the South Africa Embassy. Wednesday ended up being the only day we didn't travel up country this week. Even though the stress of helping the patrons make all their appointments and dealing with housekeeping chores when it is an alien environment to them it is going to be restful not having to do any driving next week. We will pick it right back up again on our return to Nairobi as we have a baptism in Kilili on the 6th.
Our time on station at each of our regular visits this week were rather uneventful but we had some satisfying experiences. Sister Bishop was able to give another of her students their own instrument as they had met all the requirements of the people at the Harmon Grant who provide these keyboards to qualified people around the world. We have several more adults ready for their baptismal interviews in English when we get back. On our way home Friday Jacinta meant us along the road to show us her new daughter. Jacinta was one of our earlier baptisms and her husband is now the 1st Councilor in Kyambeke. They had a new baby a little over a month ago but it is not unusual for mother and baby to just stay at home for 6 weeks or so after birth. Anyway their little daughter is just adorable and her name is Barbara. These folks just keep making it harder and harder to bid farewell in just 3 weeks time now.
Thursday evening we ferried the Lukes to the airport for their triumphant return to Green River, Utah. They were the Public Affairs couple and had arrived here in Nairobi about 5 months after us. They are the last ones that are scheduled to leave before our departure.
Had quite a bit of rain in Nairobi this week with a minimal amount in the Hills and none down at Kilili. Just muddied up the commute a lot with the biggest impact being on the deviation through Athi River. Got to do a little mud bogging on unauthorized deviations. Our 4 wheel drive has sure been much appreciated on numerous occasions and we have certainly tested its' mettle numerous times. The odometer was at 88,600+ when I filled out the monthly report tonight so I am sure it will be glad for the week of rest this week also. It is needing a new clutch, inspection sticker, and service while we are in Johannesburg. Normally they recycle the vehicles at around 90,000 but because this vehicle is only 2 years old they are going to keep it around until 100,000 but it wont have far to go to reach that milestone when we depart but it will probably be used as an extra for a while as it is still looking like we will not be replaced.
Well, must bid goodnight as we need to meet the patrons at the office at Upper Hill by 5 in the morning. Here's hoping for a safe journey to all till we check in next week.
Elder & Sister Bishop
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