Happy Palm Sunday!

I apologize for the lack of updates recently! I caught some kind of flu bug, and I didn’t think that you would care to hear too many details. :) From Thursday to Saturday night, my activities alternated between sleeping and making Kelsi wait on me (thanks Kels!), so unfortunately, I don't have too many interesting tidbits to share. Kelsi and Sharon were wonderful, though, and they quickly nursed me back to health with juice, crackers, and lots of love.

We could hardly believe that it was Palm Sunday today! We chuckled as we walked in to church and saw Phil and Sue plucking palm branches from a tree outside. One of the many benefits of living in a tropical location: free altar decorations!

After church we went out to lunch with Dan, Lisa, Sharon, and John. On Tuesday, Lisa is leaving to visit a friend for three weeks, and Sharon and John are leaving on furlough for two months. We were happy to spend some extra time with them this afternoon; we will miss them very much!

We are both looking forward to Easter next week. It has always been one of my favorite holidays, and Kelsi and I feel very blessed to have the opportunity to celebrate in Africa this year! We are interested to compare the service to the twenty-some Easter services we have attended in America throughout our lives. We do know that at least one thing will be the same: Easter breakfast! Although we were warned that it will not be quite like any Easter breakfast we have had, we are eager as always for the new experience!

Feeling quite miserable this weekend gave me a renewed appreciation for the gift of health that I take for granted all too often. God is the Giver of all gifts, and what an amazing gift health is! We all know people who are sick and suffering, and I want to encourage us all to keep them in our prayers today and always.

God's blessings and good night!

P.S. How jealous are you that I get to spend my days with this crazy lady?? Thanks for taking care of me this weekend, Kels!