Last day in Moi land

This from Macon this morning (EST):

Did I tell you I have been nervous?

Today is the last day and we are worn out. Equipment is filled with mud and we are sitting in Crockett’s just staring at each other. Did interview with Rich earlier and have Moi people out looking for a centipede for a shot.

Last night got the finishing shots we needed at night time with people on trails with torches and the “sick guy” in the hut. It went great. Earlier in the day we filmed the missionaries teaching the chrons and the re-enactment of tribal guys doing the crucifixion drama. The quality of the film that Ben is shooting is pretty awesome.

We have been so impressed on how well the Moi have fit into the acting! They were great. And the missionaries have gone beyond the call of duty! We are so impressed with these guys (missionaries) and they pretty much delivered everything we asked of them.

Yesterday we also filmed testimonies of the Moi believers and it was such a blessing hearing the guys tell us what they said. Stephen is busy today doing the transcription of their testimonies.

Yesterday was the first day without rain all day. It was such a huge day for us … many of the days we were rained out by noon or early afternoon. JAARS helped by delaying their flight one day to pick us up.

Be praying as we head home to put this story together. We have the footage … but the story, the editing, the music is the next thing to bring together. Praying for good weather tomorrow when the JAARS plane comes in to pick us up.

Our Thanksgiving Dinner:

I could not believe it.. But the missionary ladies, Carolyn and Karen made Thanksgiving dinner for us.

We had baked chicken and dressing,  BBQ pork, and all the trimmings. Even had a can of Cranberry sauce they pulled out from somewhere. Then using stuff we brought them they made pecan pie and blueberry pies. Lots of leftovers for tonight… Just like in the USA.

We all just staggered up from the table, walked straight to the beds, and went into nap mode. I finished reading my Hashknife and Sleepy cowboy western.

Still working to save all the video footage to multiple hard drives – and Ben is scrubbing his special bags for carrying his cameras and stuff. I don’t think he will ever get the Moi mud off them. Have to have everything at the top of the airstrip by 8 am in the morning for our flight out.