Smiley face and banana cake

Greetings friends, family and people who are bored at work!!
I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New year. I hope your break was enjoyable.

So I am currently sat in the Medair team house in Nairobi after a beautiful day in Nairobi National Park, stroking Cheetah's and learning the difference between Black and White Rhino's. Tomorrow morning I will be returning to Juba, then on to Melut on Tuesday. This entry will not have much technical content, it is mainly my thoughts on returning.

Sun to Snow, then Girlfriends Go

Three weeks ago, on a cold, winter morning, my Dad collected me from Heathrow Terminal 5. Miles of fields flashed by, sleeping beneath a white duvet of snow reminding me that I was not in Africa anymore. Questions, fears had been running through my head, how would I react with the contrast of basic need to excessive living? Would Joanne and I be ok?

The moment the sweet sweet drop of orange juice touched my lips, all my fears were gone. Seconds later, Joanne walked in, more beautiful then ever with her deep eyes like dark coca cola pools.

Joanne and I were inseperable over the coming weeks, similar to a ball and chain, but more like salt and pepper. Never appreciated quite as much when they are not together. We were blessed to spend so much time with friends an family. Enjoying a WILD new year - me making Joanne Pizza, and Joanne making Profiteroles, then watching the London fireworks with a cup of tea. Happy days!

On the 12th of January I watched Joanne walk through the departures gate and swiftly get stopped, as they unpacked her bag knickers and all. Very funny!

Both feeling positive, I believe the prospect of 8 months apart is enough to dampen our spirits in the coming months.

Looking ahead to the coming rotation, I feel excited to be re-united with the team and keen to get started on the projects with a new energy. It has been fantastically encouraging hearing peoples support for the work Medair are doing, and reminds me what a privelidge it is to serve others in this part of the world.

Until next time, blessings and keep well.