idp
internally displaced person.
an acronym that all kenyans are now terribly familiar with.
alida fernhout, rn, bn, idp.
and now i feel like an idp. many people have asked if my house is fixed and i am back living in it. the answer is negative to both. i am bouncing around. there is a house but not a home. i am not able to live in my home or eldoret. i feel a little displaced.
i spent about 10 days staying at a house in eldoret town and commuted to the village on my motorbike. i then went to nairobi for a small "reading recess" and took a week long course on "hiv/aids and water, sanitation and hygiene." during that time i have stayed at my colleague's home. while in nairobi, some "things" happened and these "things" are very complicated so it is difficult to explain or discuss. but let's say that it has prevented me from going back to my home in the village. i flew on the weekend to eldoret to get some necessary things such as my bike and computer. i stayed with some dutch friends at their home.
i am now back in nairobi staying at my colleague's home until i start a month-long course on the other side of town. then i will move to a friend's house for the month of august.
needless to stay, i am living out of a bag and feel like a bit of a transient. but now i have my bike and my mac and these things are like "home" to me.
i can't give details, but if you could pray that the whole messy situation is sorted out, i would be grateful. i look foward to getting back "home" and dropping idp from the acronyms behind my name.
6 comments:
I'll be praying for you, that these "things" may be resolved, and that renovations on your home begin soon.
My heart is heavy for you...my daughter Michelle lived in your home at Plateau 2 years ago and I visited her there. When I saw your pictures I was so sad for your loss. I will be praying that soon you will be able to return to your Plateau home and your work there and that the difficulties will have been worked out.
Hello,
We will pray that things may be sorted out soon. In the meantime, stay strong and know that many people around the world care about your well-being.
Herman and Karen.
Hi Alida;
So sorry to read about your house and the challenges you are facing. You're in my prayers.
Jenna Hoff
Hey Alida
I'm glad you are well, and I hope that writing your blog at 2:30 AM does not mean you are anxious. Susan and I felt enormous sadness when we saw the remains of your home, for we remember it well with good memories. We'll continue to pray for your well being, that the home will get fixed soon, and that whatever ails in Plateau will sooon be healed.
How are things going?
I've been praying for you. You spoke with such hope and confidence after the fire. There was a sense of peace about how you spoke - even in the midst of your personal turmoil.
I think that sort of peace comes when we are walking in the middle of God's plan for us. His plan is still unfolding, and you are precious to Him. You spoke with assurance that your struggles would be used by Him, to fulfill His plan. I believe God was giving you a glimpse of His plan.
"But these things I plan won't happen right away. Slowly, steadily, surely, the time approaches when the vision will be fulfilled. If it seems slow, do not despair, for these things will surely come to pass. Just be patient! They will not be overdue a single day!" -- Habakkuk 2:3 (TLB)
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