Today we went to Mercy to see the progress on the
choo (latrine). This is the old latrine that is being fixed so they can use this one while the "six
seater"
choo is being worked on.
It’s going well, and again, the kids are seeing they are loved by the fact that someone is taking an interest in their lives. They also see that food is still there for them to eat, firewood is there to cook the food and today we brought toys for them to play with. They were so excited because they have NOTHING here to play with. Whenever we would visit them they would be sitting in front of the building – just sitting because there was nothing for them to play with. So we brought jump
ropes, football, jacks, dolls, hula-hoop, trucks and baseball gloves and balls. They dug through the bag and went outside and played the entire time we were there (about three hours!) I felt so happy to see them so excited!
Doesn’t a mom always smile when she sees her children enjoying themselves? And it was done with something as
simple as a few toys. We also moved beds around but found we still need to get a bunk bed fixed so all the kids will have their own bed. Your support is helping to bring joy and a sense of worth to their lives. Please pray they see God's hand in their providence. God will continue to work here through the providence of His people, please pray over your involvement to help support these and many more projects (the new building at Nice View, the water project at Mercy just to name a few). We received some great news from
Eldama Ravine. The equivalent of Child Welfare went to the facility and “graded” them. Their previous grade was only a 30% (out of 100%) because of lack of funds to upgrade the facility to the required level. But this time, about two weeks ago, they received a 98%!
They were told the only reason they
didn’t get 100% was because a couple of kids were still sharing beds (we bought more beds) and the kids
didn’t have a “personal space” which is a metal box they can put their stuff in and lock (we bought those also). So the next time they should get 100%! How awesome is that!? This means that the facility meets the requirements and they (
Eldama Ravine Children’s Village) are keeping the welfare of the children their top priority. It’s a blessing to be working with people who really care about the children and want what’s best for them and their future.
By the way, Chuck is getting a Kenyan drivers license!
Pray he stays left on the road!
The pour for the second floor should begin on Saturday. It's very exciting here to see the building getting closer to completion. But it's not finished - meaning funds are still needed! Thanks for considering a donation. Please also pray for the health of the kids and staff, an outbreak of malaria has hit and many are sick with malaria and also coughing related to
pneumonia/colds/
bronchitis.