jayln on April 28th, 2009

the sky feels closer in kenya. it is as though you barely have to incline your neck see it. its almost reachable. it hangs like an open umbrella. blue seems to overtake the territory of the sun. the radiance of our light maker wraps tightly around me. on clear nights the stars are perfectly aligned, [...]

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jayln on April 25th, 2009

knowledge. i love to understand. i love to know answers. i was speaking with God, just small talking with Him. asking Him questions, wanting answers, wondering out loud about my future. perplexed and curious over my many queries. He reminded me of this story in luke 10 -
Martha and Mary
38Now as they went on their [...]

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jayln on April 24th, 2009

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jayln on April 24th, 2009

masai people. so full of sacred history. it seems as though they have not progressed as the rest of the world has through the ages. their rituals and customs still the following that of their ancestors. i had the opportunity to sit under their teachings this week. they welcomed us into their village with enthusiasm. [...]

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jayln on April 20th, 2009

twas a cool, brisk morn in the high elevated village of kibuku. although the sun had been up for 2 hours, it was being blockaded by giant, passing storm clouds. the air was heavy with the result of the nights rambunctious rains.  the dirt roads were now carved with red mud. it was a peaceful [...]

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