Every term Donna and Lincoln have a three or four day mid term break when they have to leave the dorms. Normally they go to one of their two guardians either in Nairobi or in Kijabe. This year we decided we would spend some time with them in Kenya over mid term. Flying to Nairobi from Mozambique is quite easy once one gets to the airport. Getting to the airport is what takes the time. The first 100 miles was in better condition this year, it only took 4 1/2 hours. The overall trip was easier taking a total of 9 hours.
Once in Kenya, we headed north into camel country. Corinne and Donna rode a camel and Graham and Lincoln ran a half marathon in the vast northern bush country. After the first runners had been in for awhile we began to wonder where the boys might be. We drove the course with the ranch owner looking for them, passing a herd of Zebras and the water hole where buffalo and elephants frequent. I began to wonder how they would navigate some of the twists and turns of the course. If they got lost would they stay put, stay in the shade, build a fire? I wasn’t sure. I started to think about a search strategy. So I was relieved when we finally encountered them at about 12 miles of the 13.1 mile course. They did a great job navigating and persevering, returning to our camp for a much needed rest.
Our visit confirmed our sense about Donna and Lincoln going to school at RVA. They have adapted very well. They are blessed to have this educational opportunity in their lives. We are also thankful for the exceptional health the family has enjoyed in the last year.
