  From Africa with LoveJuly 3, 2008  Mimi and I are now settling into our summer rhythms in Kenya. As always, a couple of weeks are needed to slow my mind down and to think more thoroughly about … everything. This summer, I am teaching an advanced Greek reading class at the Kenya Baptist Theological College. Our Greek classroom is full, with several auditing the class in hopes of learning more. What a treat to be back with young African Christians! Our days are very full - I’m lecturing 4 hours a day, 5 days a week now. Afternoons include grading and preparing to feed our group the following day’s material….
As you understand, our living conditions are challenging, which takes much out of Mimi’s day. She is helping in the KBTC’s library a few hours a day and working in our living quarters trying to keep us healthy. To date, the weather has been unkind - as it has been wet and windy. We had some sunshine today, which is our means of heat, so, we are most grateful for a breath of warmer air up here in the altitude of Limuru.
Coming back to Africa reunites us with the loving family of faith God continues to surround us with and continues to grow. Our African brothers and sisters have beautifully loved us back home. I am reminded why it is that Mimi and I so dearly love to be here trying to help. We are so wonderfully loved….
May God continue to show you his great love for you.
Love,
Jamie 
CommentsDeborah TateJuly 14, 2008 9:19 AM
Dear Mimi and Jamie,
You are in my prayers daily as I praise God for what He has birthed in your hearts in a willingness to give all for His kingdom. You are bringing glory to Him as you train Kenyan nationals and as you disciple and train American students to hear Him, yield to Him and join Him in what He is doing in the world today.
Blessings to you and peace. Health and healing to you both. I look forward to hearing about the great things God is doing in and through you.
Blessings in the Lord Jesus,
Deborah
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Mimi and I greet you from the Kenya Baptist Theological College in Limuru, Kenya.
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