Another Great Day
Yesterday, Tuesday was a national holiday here - kind of a memorial day to the people who lost their lives during Kenyan Independance. As for us, the morning was an opportunity for a much needed rest. In the afternoon, we visited an orphanage about 15 minutes from our guest house. The orphanage has 11 children, cared for by Mama Leocadia and Aunty Rose. They gave us a very warm welcome - looking forward to our visit for weeks. The home they live in is very rustic, no indoor plumbing, no stove and no electricity. That said, the orphans from the home were in good health and spirits; anxious to play our team a game of soccer. It truly was a magical afternoon - another 20-30 children from the area showed up and they loved skipping with Lauri and Diana.
Even Beni got in on the skipping action - most entertaining! Carol blew bubbles for the kids until she could no longer blow - very skilled. Beni & Durwin entertained the children by chasing and tickling them... it turns out they giggle just like Canadians.
After a long afternoon, we gathered the kids from the orphanage into our vans... six crammed into the back seat with Holly.
No problem - smiles all around. Back at the guest house, every child got a Fanta or a coke and quietly sat & waited for dinner. At some point they began to sing for us - & we almost have never heard such angelic sounds
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Even Beni got in on the skipping action - most entertaining! Carol blew bubbles for the kids until she could no longer blow - very skilled. Beni & Durwin entertained the children by chasing and tickling them... it turns out they giggle just like Canadians.
After a long afternoon, we gathered the kids from the orphanage into our vans... six crammed into the back seat with Holly.
No problem - smiles all around. Back at the guest house, every child got a Fanta or a coke and quietly sat & waited for dinner. At some point they began to sing for us - & we almost have never heard such angelic sounds
. We sang a few of our songs; not nearly so angelic.
Dinner came, okay, we cannot describe how much these children ate - heaping plates of rice, french fries, chicken & beef. Once finished a plate, they were back for helpings just as large. None of our team could touch their hollow legs. The evening ended with a presentation of backpacks to each child, filled with an assortment of kid's stuff - very happy children at that point. At our debrief at the end of the day, there were grateful smiles all around; many of us still considering adoption. By the way, our health is improving... migraines gone by the end of the day. God is very, very good. We are counting on your prayers!!!Lots of love from your Hillside Boro Team...
6 Comments:
Kevin and Holly
Nothing so sweet as seeing your faces in these pictures. I think of you constantly and continually pray for you both (and the rest of the team as well). Everybody and everything here is going well but I miss you both more than I thought. I love you sooooo much.
Love Suzanne(Mum)
Dear Beni & Diana
We have got your Blog and we are so happy to see
that you arrived safe and secure in Kenya and having a lots of activities and fan there .
How is the weather there ? Here everything is going well . Is so nice to see you both in those pictures and you are so faraway . Your parents continue to pray for you and your team to fulfill the task in that country .
Rom. 8 vers. 28 Lenuta & Peter C.
WE miss you both . We love you ! CPL
Diana & Beni,
It’s great seeing you again. I’m glad that you are having fun and enjoy every moment. I am sure the children will remember the time you all spend together.
PS.Tomorrow I am flying back home.
Take care and talk to you soon.
Love, Anisoara
hi its jason i saw your pictures i love you both
Dear Beni& Diana,
Thank you so much for sharing your blessed ministry with us. We are thrilled to read the postings on the blog and to follow along the work of the Holy Spirit among the people you are serving there. We are thankful to God for your dedication to His Kingdom and we pray that He will continue to guide you and bless you so that you can be a blessing to others.
Enjoy yourselves, take lots of pictures, and pay attention to the small things.
Be the most you can be... and leave it all out on the field!
"The horse is prepared for the day of the battle, but deliverance is of the Lord." (Prov 21:31)
Praying for you,
Florin & Jenny Filip
Holly! Its so good to see pictures of you :D
I am so proud of you! LOVE YOU!
Meghan
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