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Jan 15 2008

Postponed

Posted by benjamin in Prayer, Travel, tags: , , , , , ,

Bad news, although not entirely depending on the perspective. If you’re guessing I should either be on a flight to Nairobi or already in Nairobi.

I’ve been waylaid in Switzerland for an additional week. The situation in Kenya is still very uncertain with the opposition planning to hold rallies against the government on Wednesday through Friday.  I received the notification to postpone barely 28 hours before my flight was to depart Geneva. It was definitely a surprise although I knew there was a possibility of change since the situation in Kenya has been brewing since December.

I’m getting a bit restless in Switzerland. I’ve already seen most parts of Geneva and also Lausanne. Museums have been visited, vistas absorbed, delicacies enjoyed and every last thing done. It’s definitely frustrating to be stuck here when there is work waiting for me in Sudan. But I think this is another aspect of God’s timing and His plan. I’m learning to deal with this impatience and frustration.

So tomorrow I will be heading back to Lausanne, to the Medair HQ. I’ll start looking into WatSan (Water & Sanitation) books and information to start my professional preparation. Also, it’ll be easier to spend my extra week at HQ and absorb by osmosis from everyone around me.

As prayer points, please pray for:

  • the situation in Kenya
  • my managing frustrations and disappointments
  • my other team members who are laying low in Nairobi

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  1. Melissa says:
    16 January 2008 at 10:27 am

    I hate to say this since being stuck in Switzerland is frustrating for you, but I’m rather relieved that you’re still there since the stuff I’ve been hearing (through other ALTs who are better than me at keeping up with the news) about Kenya has been rather troubling.

    But yes, definitely praying for you.

    P.S. – I’m being picky and geeky, but it’s actually DIFFUSION, not osmosis. Osmosis refers specifically to the diffusion of water across a (semi-permeable) membrane. =P

  2. Joeie says:
    17 January 2008 at 7:41 pm

    Haha, Melissa, you’re funny.

    But Ben, will be praying for you!

    And don’t be too disappointed about the delay – better safe than sorry, and there’s definitely a reason for things. So keep that chin up!

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