Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Almost one week

It has been almost one week since we left Toronto and headed for Kenya. So much has happened since we left that it is hard to believe that it has only been one week. Rather than writing a novel, I'll list some of the highlights:

1) Walking around Nairobi with Sospeter (Ken's brother)
2) Driving from Nairobi to Kisumu. 8 hours on a bus. We had to take a detour through the mountains because the highway was being repaired. It was a rough ride, but it gave us a chance to see a part of the country that many people would not get to see.
3) Seeing Billy, Judy, Mike and Lavenda when we arrived in Boyani! It was so good to be back home. Even though a year has passed it felt like no time had gone by since we last had some chai in their living room.
4) Walking around the hills of Boyani with our new friend Josphat. We didn't plan on this, but ended up doing some house visits that involved singing, memory verses, climbing guava trees to pick the fruit, sun burns . . . it was fantastic.
5) Yesterday we went with Mike and Lavenda to Ebuhando for the first time! My heart is racing now as I write about this. It was so great to drive from Kima to the village again. As we drove by kids we were both trying to see if we recognized anyone. We didn't recognize anyone on the way, but as the day went on a lot of familiar faces returned. Team from last year, get ready. Jennifer, Evans, Luando, Jared, Samwel, and of course Temba! It was so much fun playing with them again. We brought out some soccer balls, frisbees, colouring books . . . so much fun!
6) Today we got up early to head into Kisumu with Billy and Judy. It was a big trip for them because today; through all of the support that was given to us; we were able to buy them a fridge! It was only $370.00! They are so excited because now they can serve there community so much more.

That is a quick update from Rob. It has been such a blessing so far to be here. We have already seen God moving through conversations with kids all over the villages. Thanks for all of your prayers and support.

2 comments:

  1. Wow Rob, thank you so much for sharing all that travel experience with us! I pray that the kids will really be a blessing to you both and that you both would be available and ready to serve in every way! GodBless

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  2. So good to hear this! Even though I've never met any of them, reading about you guys reconnecting with the kids you'd met last year brought tears to my eyes! What a blessing for all of you - I'll be praying specifically for your interactions with the kids - keep shining the light of Jesus on them! Love you guys! :)

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