Hello everyone from the beatiful Masaii Mara Game reserve. We all made it safely to Nairobi this morning and actually both groups arrived within 5 minutes of each other so we timed it pretty well. We met at the Mayfield Missionary House and were able to leave the majority of our luggage there so we could just bring our small bags along on the safari.
We had quite an interesting ride out here to the Mara with a couple of bumpy spots in the road but it was fun and we saw TONS of animals just on the drive in. Our lodge this year is really nice and up on a hill overlooking the plains. We went out around 4:30 on our first game drive and immediately saw a lion right smack in the middle of the road. She was just meandering though so we drove off and immediately found 2 more female lions with 4 little cubs posing for photos. We saw hippos, giraffe, tons of deer/gazelle thingies and even witnessed the possible "creation" of a baby lion. That was quite educational. :)
We came back and had a late dinner and got to sing around the campfire and share some stories and prayer time and are now going to bed. We do have to pay for internet time here so I will keep this short and probably will not post anything tomorrow. But just so you know, EVERYone is doing well and enjoying our last couple of days here unwinding. Thanks so much to all of you for your prayers! And thanks to Gary O'Neal for loaning us his laptop for the blog update tonight AND the use of his photos that he took today.
Jenni Millet
That is one of the best sunsets God has created! God will continue to bless even after you are gone. We are looking forward to seeing you all at Terminal D in BIG D!
ReplyDeleteI KNEW YOU WOULD SEE LIONS!!!!!! Awesome!! Glad you are enjoying God's beautiful creation! Thanks for updating us, Jenni! love you guys- Jill
ReplyDeleteOh my, those pictures are breathtaking. Thank you so much Jenni for all your work doing this. I know the computer connections are slow and your patience must have been tested many a time. We here in the good 'ole USA are SO happy to see each and every word/picture.
ReplyDeleteIt seems like yesterday that we sent you off to this God-mission, and yet I know that you have experienced a lifetime of memories. We all can't wait to see you all and hear more details. Lauren H, we miss ya big time here at home. Valerie made it back from PC but our family isn't complete until you are back! Take care, enjoy the safari and we will all be at the airport waiting on you! Pam Hardison
absolutly breathtaking!!! thanks for sharing- i have GOT to see that in real life one day:)
ReplyDeleteya'll are probably headed out on another safari just as we are headed to bed! thanks so much to jenni & jon & ALL of the sponsers for taking such good care of our kids on this trip!!! J&J- hope you have a fun few days of R&R in London:) see you all on Thursday!!!! ellie, i wonder if we'll be heading to Snuffers?!?!?!
xoxoxoxox,
mj
Those pictures are amazing - especially that lion just cruising down the road like she owns the place! Did the safari trucks bother her at all? Thanks Jenni for all the updates - the trip sounds like it was great. I'm so glad y'all are getting to wind down with the safari at the end. It won't be long now until the lengthy plane ride home! We will pray that it will go by fast and everyone will be able to rest on the plane. Tell frannie that her carpet is getting cleaned tomorrow - with pet odor treatment included. She will be happy!
ReplyDeletelove to all,
the russells
Paige,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great experience you are having! We are so glad you are getting to experience the wonders of God's creation on your safari! We can't wait to see you this Thursday and pray for safe travels.
p.s. Nana and Papa say hello and have been following all that you’re doing on the blog!
Dad (Greg G)