All Is Well
"All is well" is Bishop Richard's standard refrain and we have grown to like it very much. All is indeed well... we wrapped up our time in Boro with a remarkable day. Too many highlights - Doc Kevin held Vision testing in the Boro clinic (eye needs seem to be one of the most common issues for people in this area.)
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Even more exciting was the first use of the microscope that we purchased for the dispenary. Ben, the lab technician looked very proud as he was able to see the malaria parasite under the scope. This will be a very useful tool for the community and speaks of very good things to come.
On the greener front, the garden team planted some gardens and planted a tree in honour of each of the team. How cool is that? We'll have mango & guava trees named after us! Ben, the chief gardener seemed truly saddened at our departure. Goodbyes are diffcult here, it's true.
In the late afternoon and early evening, we hosted the mayor, the regional Kenyan representative, 8 pastors, and about 15 other community leaders. There were lots of speeches and presentations and feasting to be had. We presented a letter from the Mayor of Coquitlam, a certificate from a local MLA, along with CDN & BC flags. These were very well received
On the greener front, the garden team planted some gardens and planted a tree in honour of each of the team. How cool is that? We'll have mango & guava trees named after us! Ben, the chief gardener seemed truly saddened at our departure. Goodbyes are diffcult here, it's true.
In the late afternoon and early evening, we hosted the mayor, the regional Kenyan representative, 8 pastors, and about 15 other community leaders. There were lots of speeches and presentations and feasting to be had. We presented a letter from the Mayor of Coquitlam, a certificate from a local MLA, along with CDN & BC flags. These were very well received. 
In the Siaya District Mayor's speech, he actually offered us a plot of land with which to have our headquarters in the centre of Siaya Town. (Only in Kenya, eh?) We then gave a big parcel of food for each guest along with a Bible. The pastors all had their names engraved on the Bibles - they were thrilled. The pastors, the poorest in the crowd certainly would very much benefit from the gift of food. The meeting (already 3+ hours long, was cut short by a massive rainstorm.) Getting home from the rural church where the event was held was a miracle in itself.
Well, we're packed, and we've left Siaya and are now waiting at an airport in Kisumu. An hour flight delay gave room for this blog. Okay, so we're homeward bound... thanks again for your prayers!Durwin :)
In the Siaya District Mayor's speech, he actually offered us a plot of land with which to have our headquarters in the centre of Siaya Town. (Only in Kenya, eh?) We then gave a big parcel of food for each guest along with a Bible. The pastors all had their names engraved on the Bibles - they were thrilled. The pastors, the poorest in the crowd certainly would very much benefit from the gift of food. The meeting (already 3+ hours long, was cut short by a massive rainstorm.) Getting home from the rural church where the event was held was a miracle in itself.Well, we're packed, and we've left Siaya and are now waiting at an airport in Kisumu. An hour flight delay gave room for this blog. Okay, so we're homeward bound... thanks again for your prayers!Durwin :)
The final bricks.
Here is a man with no shoes....
Here is a man who gave up his shoes for a man with no shoes.
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