Parting Thoughts

Wow! We're home. But my heart is still in Kenya.

I wanted to blog about our last service day in Kenya, couldn't get online before we left. After our day on the safari we stayed in Nakuru for another day and visited a school/orphanagechurch just outside a slum. The Bishop of the church gave us a tour around the property. There are 180 students that attend the school and about 150 of them live there as well. The other children live with the Bishop and other members of the church because they are already way over capacity at the orphanage.

The boys dormitory


The facility was pretty nice(by Kenyan standards). There was a two story building for the school and two dormitories for the children. they are hoping to build another dormitory for the boys. They showed us the kitchen and their store room. We found out that the family that supported them by buying the food for the entire school was unable to help them for the next few weeks, and they were down to their last few days of food. Before we arrived that day Mike suggested maybe we should see what their needs are and where we could help. Well of course we went out and purchased enough food to last a week or so, until their funding comes through. They were elated and praised God for bringing us at just the time we were needed.

Before

After! Praise God!

After our tour we began with a craft for the younger kids. It was our last time making the witness bracelets. They seemed to like them a lot and remembered what each bead stood for. Yeah! After that it was time for the concert! We also performed our drama for the last time, with only half our props, but God works with what you have. It was amazing! I'm so glad we made(or God made) the decision to do this particular drama. We have been told multiple times on this trip how much it has meant to the youth who have seen it.

Of course the concert went well and everyone loves "Every Move I Make" and "Everyday." I have videos and pics of our concert goers really getting into these songs, thanks to Steven energetic way of teaching them the moves. ;) And then there is Trenton's message-no matter how many times we have heard these messages, they never get old. Who could get tired of hearing how much we are loved and desired by such a good God? I do believe(as Mike has said) that T has the gift of evangelism.
I am so proud of how dedicated he has been in giving these messages(7!) throughout this trip. Of course I am bias, but shouldn't I be? :)

And now I will share with you the highlights of this last day, my two angels that sat(and slept) with me the entire visit. Their names are Anna and Angie. They are both 4 years old and adorable! Anna showed me her bed in the dormitory, she was very proud. And Angie jsut seemed to need a hand to hold and lap to nap in. They coughed and drooled and got sticky candy all over me, and I loved every minute of it!Angie and her sticky candy.

Angie(left) and Anna

God is good and worthy to be praised! My heart was broken for the children I saw and the life they are forced to lead, and filled with hope and awe for how they love the Lord and stand on his promise everyday in spite of the life they are forced to lead.

Erika