This week has been full of tremendous blessings from the Lord. Within one week I had the opportunity to meet Helen Markelova, my lifelong friend, the two men from Thomasville, NC passing through the African Bible College and then last night, some of the most delightful folks yet. I was at the One World internet café, finishing my work when I walked out to meet the surprise of all surprises. A fellow called my name and greeted me, obviously shocked to see me. Imagine my own shock, even greater still, to be looking at Mitch Sanford a dear friend who I had not seen since graduation in the last millennium.

As I turned to face the group I found a collection of people who had blessed my life so greatly in my younger years. David Sanford, my middle school principal, stood to greet me. To his right sat a long time friend, Terry Moffitt, and seated with them were many from their church back home. This was nothing short of a divine encounter, for had I left earlier or taken another route out of the internet café, I would have surely missed them.

I heard rumors of their presence in Kenya over the past several days but feared I would be hard pressed to see them amidst their busy schedule. They were working with New Life Homes in all facets of ministry, assisting them in many ways and in many locations. No matter, for yesterday was filled with great favor from the Lord in being able to cross their path. I sat and talked with them until the time came to depart and left shaking my head and smiling. Only our Lord could allow His children to encounter one another halfway around the world in a quaint little place like the Java Café. Halleujah!