Spiders..yikes!

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Spider,spider!!!!

Last week we were visiting friends who live on campus at Rosslyn Academy and encountered a terribly big wolf spider. We were sitting with our friends, Mel and Kerry, in their living room when Erica spotted a strange shadow in their curtains,.. "That can't be a spider.. can it?" To our horror, the long hairy legs of the spider began to scurry as we pulled back the curtain. Kenya is home to many venomous spiders, the worst being the camel backed spider. This fella would give a painful sting, but it was certainly not dangerous -- just very creepy. After he was swiftly delt with, we settled back to our conversation, but no one could help but be on alert (could there be more?).

Spiders aside, this has been a great week. Keenan Carline is home and improving(back-to-
school). We had a long weekend (American Thanksgiving) to enjoy some picnics and fun with friends. And we've had a great time with our team leaders Malcolm and Patty Card.

Please pray for us as we continue to plug away at language study. We are so thankful for the wonderful Somali friends who are coaching us along.

Our Christmas update letter is being emailed out later this week, please send us your email address if you would like a copy of the letter and are not already on our update list. This one will not be going on the blog.

Blessings to you all this advent season!!!