Received this email from Wed. Also got to speak with him on thursday! he said they were about to go shop in some villages and then safri for a few days and then home!!! He wanted me to tell you that all is well and everyone is safe! Here's the teams email:
VBS TEAM – 04
Wednesday…
Jambo means Hello, Hello to Jesus every day, HE hears us when we pray.
VBS was great today. We had about 400 children, some that had never been to church or VBS. It was an organized electric filled church full of children. They learned about the armor of God and had a lesson in honesty, which I won’t go into now. We gave away shoes to all the children and a lot of people that came when the word got out that we were giving away shoes.
I came away feeling good about telling children about God and Jesus for the first time.
They were hopping around like little toad frogs. They sang very loud and very pretty. I think everybody in Africa can sing. Of course I cannot carry a tune in a bucket, sol I loved being able to sing at the top of my lung and nobody knew the difference.
I went to the girls dormitory and was able to visit with Vivian. She did not feel good, so
She sat in my lap and I rubbed her back. She said she liked that. I want to cry when I see her because she is one of the ones that does not laugh a lot because she does not feel good all the time.
God is doing wonders for the children in this orphanage. Many prayers are said for them from people in the USA that don’t even know them and all of us with Kenya Relief.
There is power in prayer and I hope you will put the children of Africa on your prayer
list.
To all my family, I love you and miss you. Call my mother and let her know that I am all right and that I will be home next week.
Keeping the faith.
Margaret (Bubbie)
Thursday…
What a week!!! VBS has been different but in a good way. We saw around 1000 kids this year which was incredible for this being the first time we have gone out into different areas. Sometimes though you wish it was a smaller number in order to have more personal contact in order to spread the Gospel, but God has His plans so it is good!
Roy is off on an adventure! He went today with the Ag director here to a town about 5 hours away to look at some milk cows for the orphanage. And of course, nothing here is easy – it hasn’t rained and they are in a drought BUT of course, when they got to the town, the farm is on a bad road. AND it has rained so much they needed a 4 wheel drive which they were not in, so he is spending the night there. I am glad he took a bag of beef jerky with him!! Who knows what kind of bed he is sleeping in!!
It has been a wonderful week so far and I know God is working in this place. There are children that we have seen this week that have never been at a VBS or a church in their life. We visited Teacher Jane’s new school that she built because she felt God was asking her to do that. Her family had to sell their cows (that is a huge deal here!!) to build a 3 room schoolhouse (about 10x10 each room) that holds 70 students and the bathroom is a tarp around some trees. And we think our school funding cuts are bad!
I could go on and on but others would like to write but just please continue to remember Kenya in your prayers. One of the locals told me the problem is that most Kenyans do not have a heart to give, only receive. Please pray that their hearts will be changed and this nation would turn to God.
LOVE YOU GIRLS, FAMILY and FRIENDS!!
Dusty
Hi everyone im loving Kenya and im ok. I love you all and I will be back soon. Sory I haven’t ben writing. But ive written in my journal a lot so u all can read that. Ummmmmmm the forwarding should be as such joe …….mama………deaddy…..granny and papa, aunt penny uncle peyton and them, and aunt lynn and them…… thanks and I love yall!!!!!!!!!
JOSH
Hello to all
Today was a wonderful day! We did the last of the mobile VBS’s at Living Hope, or The Hope Center as it is also called. It is a small orphanage with about 50 resident children, mostly girls. It is only about 10 miles from Marindi but it takes about 45 miles to travel by van. The neighboring children were invited to attend the VBS and the total attendees was about 300. We taught the lessons and did all activities outside. Three of the groups were able to find a smigen of a shade for their class. I taught the age 14 & up and we sat outside on the ground with no shade in sight. Thankfully, there was considerable cloud cover and that helped to make it bearable. The weekly total was about 1000 for all locations.
We also met a couple from Georgia that support Living Hope and do annual short-term missions there. They seemed very happy to have another team of Americans with them today!
This evening Millicent’s mother and younger sisters came to visit and I was able to give them their gifts of clothes, toys candy. They were quiet happy with all of their gifts. The twins put a whole pack of bubble gum in their mouths at once. They were so funny. Velna brought me a beautiful Masaai outfit. She did all the incredible beadwork by hand.
I need to go and let the next person have their turn. It has been a good week. God is good. That is so evident here in Kenya.
Good night to all and lots of love to family and friends from Kenya.
Jane
Jambo! (Hello) to my family and friends,
What a experience these past 4 days have been! We held our last day of VBS at another orphanage, Living Hope. More than half the children had never been to a VBS before. Our team leader, Jane, explained what VBS was in America and introduced the team.
Yesterday we kept all 400 children together in the Maranatha Church. It was a bit overwhelming to say the least. We had ages from not yet toddlers to 16 year olds.
Today we were outside. We had about 300 children today. Same as yesterday, there were all ages! One little girl, about 8 or 9 brought both her little brothers, the baby about 6 months and the toddler about 2.
We broke into four groups. Skip and I had the 11-13 year olds. Our lesson was on the full armor of God. I taught the lesson and as I went over each piece Skip would put the piece on.
Afterwards we passed out crayons and color pages. They love to color. They are supposed to give us back the colors but there are those that hide them. Yesterday our helpers from Mirandi (Orphanage were we are staying, sponsored by Kenya Relief) actually frisked the children as they left. They recovered about 4 boxes of crayons!
The crafts were the making of a Belt of Truth, and the helmet of salvation. We hand out stickers and “jewels” for them to use for decoration. The children are very creative!
We also have a music time and teach them a couple of really cute songs.
After VBS, which was out in the country, about a 45 min trip from Mirandi, we drove about another 45 min to an hour to visit the home of a young widow. She is only 25. Her husband’s first wife died. She had a baby last year, and then her husband died. Now she cares for her child and 2 of her stepchildren. The 3rd step child lives here at Mirandi.
We took her some beans and rice that will last her until more can be delivered.
I’m really thankful for all my support that enabled me to be here. Thank you all!
Love, Allan
SKIP! SKIP! SKIP!
Almost 10:00 PM here, and Emily, Josh, Brittney, Dusty and Margaret are playing Phase 10, a card game that for some reason uses the word “skip”, which is terrible confusing for someone named Skip.
I’ve been reviewing my videos, and it seems like our international flight was such a long time ago!
I have been faithful to the KR instructions, and not shaved. My face is now quite fuzzy. Like my head and the towels.
Tonight I ate Ugali, a Kenya dish. Despite what other’s say that have tried it, it’s not too bad. It is finely ground corn. So imagine ground up grits. I think it would be good with sausage gravy, or with beef stew poured over it.
The other day, we also had chapatti, with beef and carrots. Chapatti is like a rolled up tortilla. I liked those too.
I have also been promised another Kenyan favorite, whole (head and tail) boiled fish, but I doubt we’ll eat that.
Actually, the food here at KR has been great. We are well fed, the food is fresh and hot, and has been agreeable. Tonight we even had a cake decorated “Happy Birthday Pierce Foulk” for Pierce’s birthday.
At VBS this week, we have served beans, rice, biscuits (cookies) and Kool-Aid. Most of this is served around 12:30 to 1:45. After a while, it starts to look really good. But the preparation would probably make it tough on our American stomachs.
Today 300 kids of all ages stood patiently in line, in the sun for beans and rice. None complained. None asked where the toy was. I saw no empty plates. And the five second rule does not apply here.
When we visited the widow’s house, there were two rooms. No windows, electricity, bed, sofa, TV, ac, computer, stove, sink, refrigerator, cupboard of food, boxes of cereal, or McDonalds wrappers.
Pierce says 85 percent of the people in Kenya live in similar conditions everyday.
We really are blessed.
Fun stuff:
One of the workers here has a belt buckle with a picture of President Obama.
Coming in the gate, a girl waiting outside the gate to come into the compound for well water yelled to us, “Howa ara ewe?” in a perfect Southern drawl. Maybe there have been too many Southerners visiting here…
“SKIP! SKIP! SKIP”
Hello
See above for our day lol.
I love yall. We are all healthy and having fun.
I Love yall
Brit
Friday, August 14, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Recieved this e-mail yesterday from the team:
August 11, 2009
Hello from Migori! Today was our second day of VBS. Today the Anglican church at the other end of town was our host. Their sanctuary was beautiful, even the construction is far from complete. A spacious room with a soaring ceiling and walls created wings. It reminded me of an old world cathedral. The floor was very rough concrete that we thought was well-packed dirt. The walls were cover with concrete as well. Unlike most churches here, the windows were large and allowed wonderful light bathed the area in shadow and light. The altar table held a small wooden cross and on the wall behind the pulpit hung a larger cross. It was amazing to see, even in the unfinished state.
They had told us to expect about 150 children. Because of the space and the late arrival of most of the attendees, we modified our schedule to fit the situation. Instead of dividing into age groups all children stayed together. A Sunday School teacher from the church helped with keeping the children in order while they did the different activities. . We gave them coloring pages of the Armor of God first so they would have something to refer to as we told the lesson. I gave the lesson while Josh and Skip dressed in the individual pieces. The kids really liked their “comic” act. They were great in their Roman soldier role-playing! The whole team led them in two songs as we taught them the words and movements. They made the Belt of Truth and the sword of the Spirit for craft projects.
After they had lunch of beans, rice, Kool-aid and biscuits (shortbread cookies) we all returned to the sanctuary for a couple more rounds of the songs. We presented them with Helmets of Salvation (Burger King crowns) and certificates. Because of the generosity of Pam Kool (sp) from West Palm Beach FL, we were able to take new “croc” style shoes to be given to the attendees. They were instructed that they would receive their shoes when they return to church on Sunday and present their certificate.
This afternoon we visited the ECD School that Teacher Jane has started. It is a humble
Building made of mud and stick. The two classrooms are very small, and the need for additional space had prompted her to turn the tiny office space into a classroom as well.
Jane is very happy; she told us that God has blessed her by giving her the place for her school.
It has been a very good day. Everyone is well and enjoying their Kenyan experience. Since I have written a full page, I will end and let someone else have a turn.
To my family and friends, I love you and miss you!
Jane Brannon
___________________________________________________________________
Hello again from the plains of Kenya!
Today was another full day of farm life. We harvested some of the Kale this morning and checked on the other crops. We have pineapple, onions, banana trees, watermelon, and tomatoes. I also made it to Oyani Farms and met again with the livestock specialist to determine what our next move on the cattle should be. Michael, he sends a special greeting and wishes that you come back soon.
We were able to buy a bag of maze in Migori and then found a bag of cottonseed cake in the border town of Surari which is on the border of Tanzania. These items mixed together will hopefully get our cows in better shape. We mixed the first small batch and the cows ate it very well.
After the team arrived from the afternoon visit to the school, we went out to the fields to dig around the banana trees. Tomorrow we will put some organic compost around them so that they will grow better.
We also found out today that the cylinder head on the diesel tractor is cracked and there will have to be one sent from the U.S. as soon as possible to get it here before planting season. I hope that someone from the next team will bring it (Whoever packs the lightest).
With God’s grace,
Roy
_____________________________________________________________________
We had our first day of VBS at a new location today and it was great to feel like we are beginning to reach beyond “the orphanage” and into more of the city. One day we will be doing VBS ALL OVER KENYA (maybe??)
I want to say to my girls: I LOVE YOU AND HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT FIRST 2 DAYS OF SCHOOL!!!
Continue your prayers,
Dusty
_____________________________________________________________________
Hello from Kenya!
Today we had our second day of VBS at St. John’s Parrish. There were a couple of hundred children. The church there is still under construction, but it is a beautiful place. It is large with a really high ceiling and lots of windows with ornate iron work.
Because the church was so large and there were only a couple of hundred children, of all ages, we decided not to divide up in to age groups but to stay all together. It worked well.
We had the Bible lesson “Full Armor of God” and made crafts, a sword and the belt of truth. We also gave them all a crown (Helmet of Truth). We sang songs. The children were all happy to be there.
At the end we handed out certificates of completion and explained that if they bring their certificates back to church on Sunday, they prove they were at VBS and receive a pair of shoes. They went “wild” when they learned they would be receiving a new pair of shoes!
Yesterday we visited the Good Samaritan orphanage. It had a nice building for the children, compared to most of the buildings here. I was disturbed to learn that not all the children had bed, or even a mattress on which to sleep. The children are aged from 1 to 13.
We gave shoes to those children as well, which lit up their eyes!
Tomorrow we go to another location in order to reach out to more children.
Being here is a very satisfying experience. The children are all very loving, as are the adults!
Certain children attach themselves particularly to certain team members and write us letters. All the children gather around when ever a team member(s) venture out of Brittany House. They seem to not be able to get close enough!
I am most thankful God has allowed me to come here to meet the people and children of Kenya.
I miss and love you all!
Allan (Mom, Oma)
Hey Everybody!!
Today was amazing like always! I went to a school today and I cant wait to show you pictures. It had three rooms, one smaller than my closet at dads!, there are 70 students attending the school.
But im going to keep it short. Its time for bed.
Bryant I hope school went great! High School is fun just be good!
Mom don’t miss me to much!
Daddy I wish I had your camera!
Kellie and Katie be ready for me to move in lol!
Denise I’m keeping Josh safe with the help of Roy and Dusty lol!
TO everyone we are doing great, healthy, and having a blast!
I love yall
Brit
Greetings to everyone,
The Vet and the teacher are the only ones on this team not leaving with the VBS team every morning. We are involved as it takes everyone to prepare for teaching over 1000 children. I am the teacher and have been visiting area preschools to see if our previous education teams have been effective. Tomorrow a small group of early childhood teachers will be meeting here to discuss the content of past conferences and to determine what needs to be in future ed teams.
The high point of my day was visiting Teacher Jane’s new school. Her school is only two months old and she already has 70 students. Being able to stay with her classes all morning was a treat as was getting to teach the youngest children some of the songs and rhymes I taught my preschool children. She has built the school with bamboo and mud, three small rooms that are full of children learning.
Keep us in your prayers, our energy is running low.
In His service,
Jeanne Williams
Jambo-
As everyone has stated…it has been another eventful day here at the KR compound and beyond. It is amazing to see the borders of KR stretching beyond the compound walls.
Tonight we were asked to share with the girls and boys dorm children during their Bible Study time. The guys went to the boys and girls to the girls, logically…we all shared one of our favorite verses and were then blessed with a couple of songs from them.
We are about halfway through the journey now, but not finished yet, keep us in your thoughts and prayers as always.
We go to the Maranatha Church tomorrow and may expect 200, but who knows really, lol…good night now it has been a very long day.
Love Emily
________________________________________________________________________
Everyone’s pretty much described the day. Tired from all our work, but still healthy. Here are some fun facts:
It is 9:15 pm here, and I just came in from watching the stars. An incredible site, and the first time I’ve seen the Milky Way in years.
I also meet the security guards. And yes, they do carry AK47s.
Tell everyone at First United Methodist Church in Trussville that their blessings are shared everyday. You provided each lunch of beans, rice, Kool-aid and biscuits (shortbread cookies). The smiles on the 300 children’s faces (so far) are covered in rice and beans, and the cooks are probably still saying God Bless You!
While the kids were singing today at VBS, I looked out the window and saw children in ragged clothes staring at me though the fence. I called them to come join us, and they did. This shows that taking our VBS to the community is bringing others to Christ.
You’ve read about the school, and you will be amazed at the photos. Parents—remember these 70 kids in the tiny mud hut with a dirt floor, no AC, no computers, and no “extra” fees, when you are buying school supplies tonight.
I shot many more interviews today, including Ben and Dominick at the Clinic. I’m getting more everyday. Four hours of video and adding.
My grandmother was a huge influence in me being here. At her funeral in January, we released doves. It was an amazing sight. Today, I could have swore they flew through the compound.
Finally, as we walked to the clinic this afternoon this mazunga (white person, which we hear a lot here, because we are so rare) came up to us. He just wanted to interact with other mazungas (Remember, everyone walks here, and now we are too.) He was from Germany. As we told him where we were from, and asked if he knew where our state was he sang out, “Sweet Home Alabama!”
Thanks for your prayers and support,
Skip
August 11, 2009
Hello from Migori! Today was our second day of VBS. Today the Anglican church at the other end of town was our host. Their sanctuary was beautiful, even the construction is far from complete. A spacious room with a soaring ceiling and walls created wings. It reminded me of an old world cathedral. The floor was very rough concrete that we thought was well-packed dirt. The walls were cover with concrete as well. Unlike most churches here, the windows were large and allowed wonderful light bathed the area in shadow and light. The altar table held a small wooden cross and on the wall behind the pulpit hung a larger cross. It was amazing to see, even in the unfinished state.
They had told us to expect about 150 children. Because of the space and the late arrival of most of the attendees, we modified our schedule to fit the situation. Instead of dividing into age groups all children stayed together. A Sunday School teacher from the church helped with keeping the children in order while they did the different activities. . We gave them coloring pages of the Armor of God first so they would have something to refer to as we told the lesson. I gave the lesson while Josh and Skip dressed in the individual pieces. The kids really liked their “comic” act. They were great in their Roman soldier role-playing! The whole team led them in two songs as we taught them the words and movements. They made the Belt of Truth and the sword of the Spirit for craft projects.
After they had lunch of beans, rice, Kool-aid and biscuits (shortbread cookies) we all returned to the sanctuary for a couple more rounds of the songs. We presented them with Helmets of Salvation (Burger King crowns) and certificates. Because of the generosity of Pam Kool (sp) from West Palm Beach FL, we were able to take new “croc” style shoes to be given to the attendees. They were instructed that they would receive their shoes when they return to church on Sunday and present their certificate.
This afternoon we visited the ECD School that Teacher Jane has started. It is a humble
Building made of mud and stick. The two classrooms are very small, and the need for additional space had prompted her to turn the tiny office space into a classroom as well.
Jane is very happy; she told us that God has blessed her by giving her the place for her school.
It has been a very good day. Everyone is well and enjoying their Kenyan experience. Since I have written a full page, I will end and let someone else have a turn.
To my family and friends, I love you and miss you!
Jane Brannon
___________________________________________________________________
Hello again from the plains of Kenya!
Today was another full day of farm life. We harvested some of the Kale this morning and checked on the other crops. We have pineapple, onions, banana trees, watermelon, and tomatoes. I also made it to Oyani Farms and met again with the livestock specialist to determine what our next move on the cattle should be. Michael, he sends a special greeting and wishes that you come back soon.
We were able to buy a bag of maze in Migori and then found a bag of cottonseed cake in the border town of Surari which is on the border of Tanzania. These items mixed together will hopefully get our cows in better shape. We mixed the first small batch and the cows ate it very well.
After the team arrived from the afternoon visit to the school, we went out to the fields to dig around the banana trees. Tomorrow we will put some organic compost around them so that they will grow better.
We also found out today that the cylinder head on the diesel tractor is cracked and there will have to be one sent from the U.S. as soon as possible to get it here before planting season. I hope that someone from the next team will bring it (Whoever packs the lightest).
With God’s grace,
Roy
_____________________________________________________________________
We had our first day of VBS at a new location today and it was great to feel like we are beginning to reach beyond “the orphanage” and into more of the city. One day we will be doing VBS ALL OVER KENYA (maybe??)
I want to say to my girls: I LOVE YOU AND HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT FIRST 2 DAYS OF SCHOOL!!!
Continue your prayers,
Dusty
_____________________________________________________________________
Hello from Kenya!
Today we had our second day of VBS at St. John’s Parrish. There were a couple of hundred children. The church there is still under construction, but it is a beautiful place. It is large with a really high ceiling and lots of windows with ornate iron work.
Because the church was so large and there were only a couple of hundred children, of all ages, we decided not to divide up in to age groups but to stay all together. It worked well.
We had the Bible lesson “Full Armor of God” and made crafts, a sword and the belt of truth. We also gave them all a crown (Helmet of Truth). We sang songs. The children were all happy to be there.
At the end we handed out certificates of completion and explained that if they bring their certificates back to church on Sunday, they prove they were at VBS and receive a pair of shoes. They went “wild” when they learned they would be receiving a new pair of shoes!
Yesterday we visited the Good Samaritan orphanage. It had a nice building for the children, compared to most of the buildings here. I was disturbed to learn that not all the children had bed, or even a mattress on which to sleep. The children are aged from 1 to 13.
We gave shoes to those children as well, which lit up their eyes!
Tomorrow we go to another location in order to reach out to more children.
Being here is a very satisfying experience. The children are all very loving, as are the adults!
Certain children attach themselves particularly to certain team members and write us letters. All the children gather around when ever a team member(s) venture out of Brittany House. They seem to not be able to get close enough!
I am most thankful God has allowed me to come here to meet the people and children of Kenya.
I miss and love you all!
Allan (Mom, Oma)
Hey Everybody!!
Today was amazing like always! I went to a school today and I cant wait to show you pictures. It had three rooms, one smaller than my closet at dads!, there are 70 students attending the school.
But im going to keep it short. Its time for bed.
Bryant I hope school went great! High School is fun just be good!
Mom don’t miss me to much!
Daddy I wish I had your camera!
Kellie and Katie be ready for me to move in lol!
Denise I’m keeping Josh safe with the help of Roy and Dusty lol!
TO everyone we are doing great, healthy, and having a blast!
I love yall
Brit
Greetings to everyone,
The Vet and the teacher are the only ones on this team not leaving with the VBS team every morning. We are involved as it takes everyone to prepare for teaching over 1000 children. I am the teacher and have been visiting area preschools to see if our previous education teams have been effective. Tomorrow a small group of early childhood teachers will be meeting here to discuss the content of past conferences and to determine what needs to be in future ed teams.
The high point of my day was visiting Teacher Jane’s new school. Her school is only two months old and she already has 70 students. Being able to stay with her classes all morning was a treat as was getting to teach the youngest children some of the songs and rhymes I taught my preschool children. She has built the school with bamboo and mud, three small rooms that are full of children learning.
Keep us in your prayers, our energy is running low.
In His service,
Jeanne Williams
Jambo-
As everyone has stated…it has been another eventful day here at the KR compound and beyond. It is amazing to see the borders of KR stretching beyond the compound walls.
Tonight we were asked to share with the girls and boys dorm children during their Bible Study time. The guys went to the boys and girls to the girls, logically…we all shared one of our favorite verses and were then blessed with a couple of songs from them.
We are about halfway through the journey now, but not finished yet, keep us in your thoughts and prayers as always.
We go to the Maranatha Church tomorrow and may expect 200, but who knows really, lol…good night now it has been a very long day.
Love Emily
________________________________________________________________________
Everyone’s pretty much described the day. Tired from all our work, but still healthy. Here are some fun facts:
It is 9:15 pm here, and I just came in from watching the stars. An incredible site, and the first time I’ve seen the Milky Way in years.
I also meet the security guards. And yes, they do carry AK47s.
Tell everyone at First United Methodist Church in Trussville that their blessings are shared everyday. You provided each lunch of beans, rice, Kool-aid and biscuits (shortbread cookies). The smiles on the 300 children’s faces (so far) are covered in rice and beans, and the cooks are probably still saying God Bless You!
While the kids were singing today at VBS, I looked out the window and saw children in ragged clothes staring at me though the fence. I called them to come join us, and they did. This shows that taking our VBS to the community is bringing others to Christ.
You’ve read about the school, and you will be amazed at the photos. Parents—remember these 70 kids in the tiny mud hut with a dirt floor, no AC, no computers, and no “extra” fees, when you are buying school supplies tonight.
I shot many more interviews today, including Ben and Dominick at the Clinic. I’m getting more everyday. Four hours of video and adding.
My grandmother was a huge influence in me being here. At her funeral in January, we released doves. It was an amazing sight. Today, I could have swore they flew through the compound.
Finally, as we walked to the clinic this afternoon this mazunga (white person, which we hear a lot here, because we are so rare) came up to us. He just wanted to interact with other mazungas (Remember, everyone walks here, and now we are too.) He was from Germany. As we told him where we were from, and asked if he knew where our state was he sang out, “Sweet Home Alabama!”
Thanks for your prayers and support,
Skip
Monday, August 10, 2009
Hey! It's working!
Another new day here in Migori. It is Tuesday morning and we are headed to another VBS.
Here is an e-mail I thought I sent the first night, but it apparently didn’t go through…
Jambo from Migori!
We finally arrived this afternoon, and we are now settling in. Here’s a quick report so far. After a mechanical delay (Thursday), my flight from Chicago to London arrived just in time. After checking in, I literally joined the team on the plane after they had boarded. We made it to Narobi without problem (Friday), although customs and money exchange took quite a while.
After getting to the hotel, eating and settling in, it was 12:30 am local time. Which was pretty tough, since I slept so little on the way over. Today (Saturday) we got up at 5:45 am and headed for Migori. It was much cooler than I expected. Along the way I discovered why, we were at over 7,000 feet altitude! And we stayed about 4,000 feet most of the day. This afternoon it has been much warmer. And right now, at just after 9:00 pm, it’s warm. I’ve ate well, felt well, and so far the rest of the team has too.
The ride to Migori was rough in spots, and surprisingly smooth in others. Because of the potholes, at some points the driver chose the go off road than stay ON the road. On the way here, we saw some of the saddest places. I would say these town were in worse shape than the worst sections we saw in Ecuador. And there were thousands of people walking, down the side of the road, out in fields, out of the woods. They have no other transportation, so they walk. We saw LOTS of cows, sheep, and goats. We saw a wild heard of zebras, but have been promised much more on the safari and the end of the week.
My container sent in March arrived intact, as well as all my luggage. We were greeted by the kids early this evening, and have had introductions. Tomorrow we are visiting a church and preparing for VBS. We are expecting 150 kids Monday, 200-300 Tuesday and Wednesday, and 800-1000 Thursday. That’s enough for now. We are blessed, safe, and fired up to share this week. I’ll follow up with another e-mail when I can. Maybe tomorrow night.
Love to all,
Skip
- send me a note to skipdidit2@yahoo.com to let me know you got this. That is the only e-mail that worked for me.
Another new day here in Migori. It is Tuesday morning and we are headed to another VBS.
Here is an e-mail I thought I sent the first night, but it apparently didn’t go through…
Jambo from Migori!
We finally arrived this afternoon, and we are now settling in. Here’s a quick report so far. After a mechanical delay (Thursday), my flight from Chicago to London arrived just in time. After checking in, I literally joined the team on the plane after they had boarded. We made it to Narobi without problem (Friday), although customs and money exchange took quite a while.
After getting to the hotel, eating and settling in, it was 12:30 am local time. Which was pretty tough, since I slept so little on the way over. Today (Saturday) we got up at 5:45 am and headed for Migori. It was much cooler than I expected. Along the way I discovered why, we were at over 7,000 feet altitude! And we stayed about 4,000 feet most of the day. This afternoon it has been much warmer. And right now, at just after 9:00 pm, it’s warm. I’ve ate well, felt well, and so far the rest of the team has too.
The ride to Migori was rough in spots, and surprisingly smooth in others. Because of the potholes, at some points the driver chose the go off road than stay ON the road. On the way here, we saw some of the saddest places. I would say these town were in worse shape than the worst sections we saw in Ecuador. And there were thousands of people walking, down the side of the road, out in fields, out of the woods. They have no other transportation, so they walk. We saw LOTS of cows, sheep, and goats. We saw a wild heard of zebras, but have been promised much more on the safari and the end of the week.
My container sent in March arrived intact, as well as all my luggage. We were greeted by the kids early this evening, and have had introductions. Tomorrow we are visiting a church and preparing for VBS. We are expecting 150 kids Monday, 200-300 Tuesday and Wednesday, and 800-1000 Thursday. That’s enough for now. We are blessed, safe, and fired up to share this week. I’ll follow up with another e-mail when I can. Maybe tomorrow night.
Love to all,
Skip
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