Mission Projects

How Does He Do It?

October 3, 2009

Not long ago we were traveling from Nairobi to Tenwek mission hospital. The trip takes almost four hours, so about half way we take a break to stretch our legs, refuel and grab something to drink. I had a Coke light in my hand and was enjoying the absolute breathtaking scenery of the Rift Valley. You could see for miles–beautiful Acacia trees, grasslands, an occasional Masaii herding his cattle and goats. I was simply soaking in the beauty of God’s creation and reflecting on how good He has been to me, when a massive bus (the size of our Greyhound buses) pulled RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME totally blocking my view. This was slightly aggravating, but when I began to study the bus, to my surprise there were several bigger-than-life-size pictures of my brother plastered all over the side of this bus. His gaze was prayerfully towards the heavens, his hands clasped together in an angelic pose. As I reflect on this event, I began to ponder this question: he is 9000 miles away, he knows exactly when I’m stopped at a petrol station and he somehow arranges to have this bus interrupt my personal meditaions and obstruct my view with four of his pictures. Here’s my question: how does he do it? It’s one thing to poke fun at me in front of a national and international audience, but the complex logistics of this particular prank are still beyond me.
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3 Responses to “How Does He Do It?”

  1. Liz Kaniu said on October 3rd, 2009 at 10:59 am:

    Your brother is big here in Kenya and dont be surprised to find more pix of him in your travels here or being refereed to in conversations.

    Thanks for the great work/ mission your doing here in Kenya. I have been to lakewood afew times and know we are blessed as a nation to be assisted on these missions.

  2. Vera said on November 15th, 2010 at 12:46 pm:

    Paul, This just cracked me up! I have seen hundreds of these busses, but NEVER in my 23 years here, have I seen your brother on one. What were the odds?
    You have the perfect sense of humor for Kenya!

  3. PASTOR JULIAN KYULA said on December 7th, 2010 at 11:29 am:

    Dear Dr Paul, My apologies for using your blog to reach out – we met in Kenya during the Israel Houghton concert – I was the host Pastor and introduced myself at the concert as the Pastor that came to Kenya after attending Lakewood and you introduced me to the entire family (and was very touched to see my video at the Lakewood service online – very humbling). We have a donation for your work in Kenya but would like to see how to make this long-term. Also need to have a chat regarding April but dont want to put it out here – kindly see my email attached. Bless you sir and your great ministry in our country and love to the entire family.
    Julian Kyula

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