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Our day began at 4:45 a.m. as we needed to drive from Siaya to Kisumu to catch our 7:30 a.m. flight to Nairobi. Before leaving Siaya, we said goodbye to Gerald and Lydia. Gerald is painting a school there, and it was a blessing to have them join our team for a short time.
Once we landed in Nairobi, we had breakfast and then headed straight into their busy traffic to get to Shiphrah House.
Our time at Shiphrah House was full of joy. The children loved the Daniel craft, and even the older ones joined in. Their singing, poems, and Christian songs were wonderful to hear. KFC was a special treat, and it was touching to see how kindly the older children cared for the younger ones. What a blessing to see them being raised in the gospel. We ended with worship, a story, and encouraging Bible verses with Martha and the staff.
Later, we visited Amani, where Dorcus gave us a meaningful tour and shared the inspiring story of how the ministry began.
The day ended with a wonderful surprise visit from Najel—a boy we once knew from the Kisumu area who has grown into a remarkable young man of faith. He has written a book and achieved so much from humble beginnings. Seeing him again was a true encouragement.
At the end of the day, we had to say goodbye to Mary. It was sad to part ways—she has such a caring, gentle way with the widows, and we loved getting to know her.
A long but beautiful day, rich with people, stories, and God’s quiet blessings.
