2009 has been an amazing year. It started with me just getting out of the hospital and recovering from surgery from an infected spider bite I got while in Africa. Lots of drama and close calls, emergency surgery, MRSA infection, a week in the hospital and several months of rehab. I am happy to report that I am all better and MRSA free!
This experience has taught me a couple things.
Life is a gift. Celebrate life! Each day is truly a gift from God. Today may be your last. What am I going to do that will last after I am gone?
Value your family and friends. The people He has put into my life are the greatest treasure. I have the best girls in the world! Nita, Kendra and Kelsey have been awesome through this ordeal. However, they are telling all kinds of wild stories on me about things I “supposedly” said while in the hospital. Don’t believe them. They are making stuff up I promise!
Make a difference. Life is short. I have become a fanatic. I know you find that hard to believe. While I have not been able to travel as much, we have been working very hard to get each of the orphanages more self sufficient. We have also developed some strategic relationships with groups and organizations for Water Is Life.
Even in a tough economy we have made giant leaps ahead, that is because of your faithfulness. 2010 will have its own challenges but together we will continue to make a difference!
We love you,
Ken, Nita and the girls