Greetings and salutations from Team Kenya!! We are together sending this so here are the high points of our last two days.
• Yesterday several of us went on home visits. One of the great experiences of Kenya is to go into homes of Kenyans and see them as they are, to encourage them. It is a great honor for a Kenyan that you would come into their homes. Many of them are HIV positive. And for us it is a great experience to see these local villages and homes. It truly is a life changing experience. Christina adds that it is a great opportunity to pray with people in their own setting.
• Bryan says he got bit by a Black Mamba…but Bryan lies all the time and he’s no weirder than when we arrived…so you make the call.
• We’ve spent a lot of time at the school and the Children’s Home. Our time there continues to be sweet. Erin was sitting on the tire swing with a little one on her lap yesterday…trying to put the child’s hands on the ropes and then tickling her. The laughter and glee were infectious and utterly beautiful. We do a daily devotional with the kids in the evening before dinner. The stories, worship and crafts delight the kids…but surely we are more impacted than they. We wish you could hear their voices raised in worship…see their hands raised and eyes closed. It is heaven.
• Bryan enjoyed very much playing football with the kids yesterday…which begs the question of how he’s faring after the snake bite….
• Kacy adds that her career as a “Jumperoo” paid off as she joined in jump rope games with the girls and excelled. Perhaps her “in your face” attitude when she wins is inappropriate but she seems to be loved anyway…
• Some of us have participated in a Leadership Conference for students and alumni of the Training Center. Brian and his Baba talked on vision and communication, our friend Fernando spoke on challenges in leadership, Amanda talked about being a force in the nation as leaders who seek justice. Kathy closed last night talking about perspective…seeing our life as a whole in God’s story.
• Amanda, who you know was sick the first couple of days, is much recovered. Its good to see color in her cheeks and her voice singing again.
• Ben, Roxy wants to remind you that she will be home on Friday the 21st at about 11:30pm. In fact, to all of you who are picking us up….make note!!
From Team Kenya we send love, hugs and blessings. We are experiencing so much that cannot yet be put into words. Thanks for your ongoing prayers.
T.K.
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Glad you enjoyed playing football with the kids Bryan...but I loved hearing "that you lie all the time and aren't any weirder" lol See ya soon. Take Care and God Bless. :)
Dear Erin, Sounds like a inspirational time for you. I've read the blogs and will pass it along to Rick Fry/MediaCityChurch. We pray for your safety and growth. We are proud of you! We had a good turn out for Erica on Sunday. Next week is the big push for them to Tucson. I'll write from there on Mon/Tues. We look forward to seeing and hearing more about your mission. With Much Love and Pride. Dad, Lisa, Meagan (don't take any wooden bones)
Dear Roxy, I want you to know that I have received your message about friday night. so expect me there. Also, I want you to know how proud I am of you to hear about the continued love and support you and the rest of the team have been giving to the lives of our Kenyan brothers and sisters. I want you to know that I miss you so very much and that I can't wait for you to come back to me. Know that I love you so much!
Ben
Dear Mands: We have just been connected to the net, it has been since last Thurs. 9/6. Dad and I pray for you always, for health, laughter and joy in the Lord in everything you do. I am so sorry you had such a rough start, but I pray you are now better. We love and miss you very, very much.
Lots of hugs, kisses & prayers,
Mom and Dad
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