Prayers and Poker

I have not written for awhile as I have been in a foul mood and feeling sorry for myself.  I had an awakening yesterday which was a total reminder of why I am here and that is to serve God and these wonderful folks in Kenya.  I tend to forget things quickly and make things ALL ABOUT ME! 

Anyhow yesterday I was getting my hair 'done ' again (which I do whenever I feel stressed) and on the way home I was praying for God to help me understand why I was here.  A young man (severely retarded) walked by me and my heart sank. I thought what am I complaining about, this young man looked so happy but he was filthy and I knew he really had absolutely no means of help or any kind of future.  I began to pray for him and said to myself he really needs my prayers.  

Right after that a very poor and slightly crippled man walked up to me and IN PERFECT ENGLISH said. "I need them too".  Totally freaked me out.  How did he know what I was thinking and how could this uneducated person speak PERFECT ENGLISH??   I wondered if it was an Angel sent with a strong message and kick in the butt to me....hmmmmmmm.  Anyhow I have a total attitude change and I remember that I made this commitment to God and for once in my life it's not all about KATHY....

My daughter sent me a care package which also got here yesterday with a HUGE bag of sweet tarts and sprees!!!!!!! Also playing cards, so tonight I am teaching 3 women who work and live here how to play poker (5 card draw). I am trying to teach them how to shuffle the cards.  I also have tried to explain 2/3 of a kind, full house, straight and flush.  We tried a few times and they would say I have a 2 card straight. Or 3 card flush. I'm trying to explain that is a stinky hand.  So funny.  They have NEVER PLAYED CARDS BEFORE!!!  Can you imagine ....

Father B. is away at a conference and just called me to make sure I’m 'not suffering'.  I told him I'll be teaching the girls poker tonight and he thought was great.  I also told the girls we would use sweet tarts for chips and one of them said she wants to use money.....ahhhhhhh. Now if only I could get my hands on cigars we could really have a great game going....

Anyhow,  please continue to keep me in your prayers as I really do need them!

Kathleen