Back In London

I am in London for a few days with Rachel, Jonah and Zac. Zac and a friend came to the Village and we had a great visit and he got a good feel for my life there. I can't describe the feeling of seeing Zac at the Nairobi Airport. Zac - my son, came to Africa. Of course I cried when I saw him. He teared up a little too and said - "you look thin." Zac was able to experience just about everything I wanted him to see and feel in the Village. We spent lots of time with the kids, the animals, the staff. We celebrated my leaving one evening with the staff and also hung with the grandmothers and kids in the homes. The most difficult times for me were saying goodbye to the kids and granmothers I have gotten close to. On the final Sunday, very early, I found Benerd sitting in front of his house. He was home for midterm break. (Long story but he got home by using some money I had given him - sharing it with four other boys from the village. They only had 150 shillings a piece - enough only to travel the 3 hour trip on top of a bus - with the chickens!! I was so angry he had traveled that way but happy he was home to see me off. Anyway, Bernerd is sitting outside his house Sunday mornig, waiting for me. We sit and hold hands - no words - none needed. His brother Charles Darwin came over to wish me a safe journey and to tell me that I was "most beloved." Two motorcycles came to pick us up and we sped away - little children running after us waving. Sweet. We then took a long matatu ride to Nairobi and spent the night in Karen. The safari was excellent. We were also able to visit with George's dad and other relatives in Nakuru. (More about that later.) After a flight to London, Zac and I met up with his sister and brother. We are having a great time now - seeing London but it's freezing, rainy and windy. We saw Les Miserables last night and my sons and I walked the Tower Bridge and around today. They just took off for a train ride to some soccer stadium to see a game. I passed, too cold. Maybe the reggai concert tonight. We travel back to the states on Monday morning. I hear there was a little snow. Can't wait to see the snow - friends and family. My emotions are on the edge - once again. Peace.