Their Gone

For those of you who are interested, the Kenyan Crew have left the country. I actually talked with my brother, Josh, right before they were to get on a plane headed for London. They will arrive in London at 10:20pm our time, 6:20am London time. They then leave for Nairobi, Kenya at 2:20am our time, 10:20am London time. Arriving in Kenya at 10:45am our time Friday, 8:45pm Nairobi time. (They will be 10 hours a head of us in Eldoret.)

Saying goodbye was hard, but this will be a year of purpose there and here. I have no fear that when we are all together again the rejoicing will be greater than the sorrow.

Horace in Eldoret

I spoke with my Father yesterday afternoon. It was so good to hear his voice. He woke up at 1:00am his time to call our family when he knew we would all be at my house. If you did not know, my family gets together every Sunday around 1:00pm to have lunch and pray. This is when my Dad called.

I have to admit that I hung up on him at first. I am terrible about seeing a number that looks like a telemarketing number and just hanging up. The minute I did it I knew I should have waited a moment longer. Thankfully, he called back.

If you have never called anyone overseas, you have never experienced the "delay". It makes conversation very challenging.

The first thing Dad asked was what we had for lunch. I thought this was very entertaining. I understand he is missing American food right now. I asked him what he had for lunch and he told me minced beef (basically hamburger) with a can of pork and beans dumped over the top and cornbread muffins on the side. Not sure what I think about that meal. Doesn't sound too appetizing. Although my brother, Josh, thought it sounded good.

Dad took time to talk with all of us. He asked each of us about the important issues in our lives and answered any questions we had. It was not long enough, but after three weeks, it was just good to talk with him.

As I am sure you all know, the rest of the family leave very early Saturday morning. It you would like to hear Mom's view on these proceedings go to Leister's Kenyan Life. Let my mom know you are thinking about them by leaving a comment. Remember you are just as much a part of this as they are. They would never have been able to do it without you.

Horace Leister Begins the Journey

I guess I am able to take some liberties and write things that none of the rest of you are able to. Actually, at any time some would like to add something to the blog, please contact me.

This little blip is about my dad. He left today. From what Mom told me, God orchestrated it. It was quick and simple not long and tear-filled.

So he begins his journey and we will all reap the benefits. I know that doors are being opened right now that were closed because of my father's obedience. And I believe you will all benefit as I will. So be looking. Look for the doors that may open for you.

This is not just about Africa. This about obedience. Follow Dad's example and when God asks - GO! Don't hesitate. Don't question. Just go.

I am also including some family pictures we took on Sunday. If you are not a family who does family pictures, then you are missing out. Or maybe you are just missing out, because you do not have eight children and five grandchildren.