NOT my goal...

Contrary to popular beliefs, it is NOT my goal to visit the hospital of every country where I live. Yes, I have already managed to wind up in a Kenyan hospital. Yes, I realize I have been in the country 7 weeks. That's a record for me. And this is a record stay for me as well--going on 5 nights. I am hoping hoping hoping to make it home tomorrow. I have been sick almost two weeks, so I am glad they finally figured out that it's an infection. I just got started on the medicine yesterday. I have been here since Thursday night. I am very thankful for all my new friends who have come to visit. I am also grateful for good insurance. Though it has been lonely and tough, my Jesus is bigger and my Jesus is stronger. He will never leave me, and I love that.

Some things that have made me smile while here:

-All the new friends who have come.

-One of my staff kids came with his mom and sister. So fun having a student come to see me!

-I emailed my students' parents yesterday and let them know what was going on. 11 of them have emailed me back to say they are thinking of me and many are praying for me.

-A couple of us have had the FUNNIEST email chain going on today. It has made me crack up more than once. Sitting in the hospital by myself. Haha. Love it! Thanks guys!

-My friend brought me my stuffed Nemo. The first night I had it here the nurse was like "I like your fish." Yes, I am 24 years old and have a stuffed fish with me in the hospital. I am that cool.

-The same friend brought me a TV show I had never heard of on Saturday. I finished it today. Yay for new fun shows!

-I have been able to chat with my friend Amanda in the DR. We had each other cracking up today reminiscing about some FUNNY FUNNY events in the DR. Love her and love that I could chat with her!

-I have my computer and internet now! Yay!

Life is so much better when you count your blessings. Please keep praying that my body heals completely and that I can go home tomorrow. I am more than ready! I miss holding babies. I asked my friend to bring me one today. Haha. That probably would not be the smartest choice, but I would love it. I am so thankful for friends who care!

Held in His arms,

Mindy