Thursday, August 30, 2007
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Saturday, August 18, 2007
a day of compassion...
While in Nairobi, I had the incredible privilege of visiting Amelia, the little girl that I sponsor through Compassion International.
I first met Amelia and her little sister Judy two years ago on a mission trip to Kenya. I'll never forget seeing Amelia's face for the first time and brushing the tears from my eyes when she ran and jumped into my arms!
During that first trip to Kenya, I also got to know Amelia's mother, Lillian, who has since passed away. She was an incredible woman, who both humbled me and blessed me when she shared, "We pray for you every day."
Amelia and Judy now live with extended family. Amelia has learned so much English in the past two years - It was fun to actually be able to talk with her! And little Judy is a firecracker! She doesn't know a stranger!
Monday, August 13, 2007
a sanctuary of hope
One of the highlights of our time in Kenya was the opportunity to meet the precious children who live at the Sanctuary of Hope, a division of Hope's Promise Orphan Ministries, a Colorado-based organization.
Once orphaned, these children have all been rescued from the slums of Mathare Valley into a permanent home of love with Pastor and Mama Karau.
Stacey
David
Stacy
Victor
Eva
Janet
John
Geoffrey
Kevin
George...
love those kiddos!
Once orphaned, these children have all been rescued from the slums of Mathare Valley into a permanent home of love with Pastor and Mama Karau.
Stacey
David
Stacy
Victor
Eva
Janet
John
Geoffrey
Kevin
George...
love those kiddos!
Sunday, August 12, 2007
heroes of the faith
Friday, August 10, 2007
Teacher Kevo
Monday, August 06, 2007
recess!
As is true for nearly every child, recess was a highlight of every day!
The kids don't have a playground... but they fully enjoy the dirt clearing just outside the church building. They were completely enthralled with the multi-colored parachute that we brought and called it "the rainbow."
Teacher Fredah carefully counted all the jumpropes and balls at the end of every recess to make sure none had escaped with a local neighborhood child...
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