John and I have been discussing the need to have faster and more reliable communication going forward as we collaborate in future ministries. On this end in Kenya, John has been working with a Pentium III generation computer and dial-up speed internet. Enough said.
Today we met with Peter who has an IT business managing computer networks for his clients including the Diocese of Thika. We sought a diagnosis for John’s computer with upgrades to meet our needs. It needs more RAM, a faster processor, etc. In other words, it’s already on life support with every major system failing (for the stated goal of faster and more reliable communication).
Plan B was to see about buying a new computer here in Kenya. New computers here are mostly a couple of generations older than ours. (I just saw an ad in the paper announcing the arrival of Office 2007. In the U.S., if Office 2010 hasn’t already come out it will shortly.) In short, it would cost as much or more to buy a new computer here as it would in the U.S. and it would already be outdated (by U.S. standards). Peter looked at my two year old laptop and said it would be a top of the line computer here in Kenya! Plus my computer is already loaded with lots of software.
So after Peter left, John and I discussed the situation and agreed we could get more bang for the buck by him acquiring my laptop while I buy a new one in the U.S. We also discovered that there is a wireless 3G network here in Kenya that would provide broadband internet access. So it appears that within a short time our communication dreams will come true.
We thank God for this gift and offer it back to God for God’s purpose as we are led forward by the Holy Spirit in ministry!
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