Category: kenya
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Kenya Trip Update #4
Wednesday was the big day to celebrate Christmas. First thing, mom and I went across the road from the orphanage and took a few pictures of me in my cap and gown on the red dirt road. A little while later, Leah told me to come look at something in…
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Kenya Trip Update #3
Monday, mom and dad went to Kisii to do a PCB distribution. I was not feeling well, so I stayed at Huruma. Throughout the morning and afternoon, I went out and spent time with my friends. That night, I hung out with some of them, and we were going through…
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Kenya Trip Update #2
Yesterday I attended my first African baptism. People testifying to a life dedicated to Christ in a muddy river— it was beautiful. Today I said my goodbyes to my little friends in Mabera (Kuria). This evening was lively. I spent my time with about ten young boys laughing and playing…
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Kenya Trip Update #1
I will not be posting as much as I hoped due to internet problems, but here is a little digital diary of the photos I am able to access at the moment. When I arrive home, my desire is to have more detailed documentation of this trip. The past two…
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An Answered Prayer
I am in Kenya. After almost three years, God made a way! I am so, so thankful to be back, and my heart is so full. We did not tell anyone at the orphanage that I was coming, so they just thought it was Mom and Dad. There were about…
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Six Years Later: A Journey of Love in Kenya
Six years ago, a ten-year-old girl in fifth grade traveled to Kenya with her family. It was her first time outside of North America, and she was beyond excited to visit Huruma Dolor Orphanage. Yes, that girl is me. 🙂 It’s incredible to think that six years have passed. In…
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Separation and Connection
August was a month of both challenge and connection. Dad embarked on a his trip to Kenya and Tanzania for a church meeting, a trip that would last for two weeks. It’s been over a year since I visited the orphanage that holds a special place in my heart. As…
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Nawamiss Familia
Oh what I’d do to get on a plane to the dirt roads of Migori County, Kenya. I’m really missing them, but I’m simply grateful that I get to know them and that God saw it fit for me to go back before school started again. Their laughter echoes through…
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