1a) that Kristen now goes by Kristy? Please, no matter what she tells you, she would appreciate it if you use this name from now on.
1b) that I went to hang out with her in Ethiopia last week? I ate sheep, narrowly escaped death by hippopotamus attack, and had an incredible time with her!
1c) that I also enjoy Picasa albums and have uploaded some photos of the trip for you to see here?
2a) that, based on recent evidence, in addition to following me to Africa and joining the Picasa family, Ryan Warden actually aspires to be like me in everything he does?
2b) that, despite what this photo may suggest, I did not actually attempt to knock Kristy out and feed her to the hungry hippos?
3) that I've decided to extend my time in Uganda by a couple months, until mid-November? I've prayed and thought about it a lot, and I feel like this is what the Lord wants me to do.
4) that I am still so ridiculously thankful for all of you and miss you more than I can say? Seriously, I recently set my screen saver to scroll through about 400 photos of the family, and I fear I may never leave my computer again because it makes me so happy to look at your faces! I really believe that what we have is special - an evidence of Grace, really - and I want you to know that I am beyond grateful for it, that I think of you often and it gives me joy, that I love hearing from you, and that I love you.
love. jen
