We arrived in Kenya on Sunday night and checked into the Mayfield guest house in Nairobi around midnight. The next day we recoverd and took our last flight into Illula late in the afternoon. We arrived in Eldoret early Monday evening. Laban, the director of the Children's Home, was at the airport to meet us and bring us to Illula where we had an amazing reception from the children. They were singing and greeted each one of us with a handshake and roses. We felt very welcomed.
We're 2 days into VBS. It's going very well. We have the younger kids in the morning for about 2-2 1/2 hours and then the older kids in the afternoon. The games in the afternoon were a challenge yesterday because it rained. It's good that it rained because they're going through a drought, but it made it difficult to play kickball. Yesterday we had around 110 children. Today we expect over 200 because of word of mouth from the children in the village. I'm sure the number will continue to grow as the days go on. We're having the VBS celebration service on Sunday during church. They expect a lot of people there, so we'll be having church outside.
The weather has been nice. It's warm (75 degrees) during the day and gets cool at night.
Overall, things are going well. We're staying very busy which helps us sleep well at night. We're enjoying the food and the chai and getting to know everyone.
We'll post another update as soon as we are able.
Thank you for your prayers. God continues to do amazing things in Kenya and we're blessed to be a part of it.
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Thanks again, for the blog - the updates - 'cuz back at home, we are praying for each of you.
Natalie, as your prayer partner, I am honored, privileged and excited to share with you in this way. I wanted you to know, that I am also keeping a Prayer Journal, for you, when you return! I can't wait to hear your stories and hear how God touched you, and used you to touch others!
Love to every single one of you!
Ar & Mark
Nice to see you finally got to leave us a message. Funny thing, at first I thought the other one was you til I read the names at the end, I wss worried about the luggage thing..., anyway so glad you guys are having a great time there, we'll pray for good weather while you're there and rain when you leave or game ideas for rainy weather. TTYL Christy
Glad you are all there safe and sound. Miss you guys!!! Lots! I'm praying for you everyday!
Love Rachael and Chase :)!
Praising God for your safe arrival. It's great to hear what you are doing there with the children. I pray that God does BIG things with the VBS, the church service, as well as in each of you individually! Have a cup of chai for me (or 50!)
Julie
Great to hear from you and know God continues to do amazing things! Many blessings to you all!!
i was told the best way to reach the parents was through the children.God works in great ways! enjoyed your blod. love, dick and cheryl
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