today, several of my friends are getting on a plane headed for Nairobi, Kenya, and I wish I was going with them. last year, I had the opportunity to travel to Kenya with
Student Life and
Compassion and see firsthand what Compassion does to release children from poverty in Jesus' name. the work that they are doing there (and all over the world) is phenomenal.
I would love to go back, even if I had to cover a whole house in cow dung...
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| what you can't see are the tears streaming down my face from the smell... |
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| repairing the manata with cow dung |
...and would love to spend the day with these women in the Massai land.
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| learning beadwork from the Massai women |
I had the opportunity to meet Vicky, the sweet girl that I sponsor through Compassion. I blogged about it
here last year. after talking to her and hearing her story, I know I'll never be the same.
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| spending time with Vicky |
the last two summers, I've been able to spend time with Kenyan college students who are graduates of the Compassion program. their friendship, encouragement, stories and love have deeply impacted my life. these friends are dear to my heart.
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| batting cages with Seleina, Stella and Nelly |
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| at one of the Compassion offices with Seleina and Stella |
one of my dear friends, Maureen, is also serving in her home country as the Executive Director of the
Mercy House, which is a maternity home for women. they have rescued mothers out of the slums and poverty to take care of them during and after their pregnancy. I have skyped with Maureen several times and had the opportunity to see some of the girls and their babies. precious.
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| with Maureen |
both of these ministries are well worth your time and involvement. I pray that the Lord would give me opportunity to go back to Kenya, but in the meantime,
I want to be a voice for those who are there. if you're interested in information about either ministry, please let me know. I would love to get you connected with the right people.
for just $38 a month, YOU can make a difference in the life of a child.
consider sponsoring a child through
Compassion today.
Comments
I love your heart for Africa. Many days I feel my heart is in Uganda!
I have followed a bit of the Mercy House journey through Kirsten at We Are That Family!
Also, I have a friend that is attending seminary (mainly online this semester) in New Orleans.
Be blessed :)
LOVED reading this post and seeing your love for Africa!
That is awesome.
Great to meet you.
Love the design of your blog
What a great post! I have been on a few trips to Colombia, so I know how it feels when you are so connected to another place.
My hubby went to NOBTS and one of his best friends is a professor there! :)
Can't wait to read more!
We are a church plant in Venice beach CA. I wrote a post about what that is like if you want to check it out. This link up is fun!