Emails and phone calls from Kenya - busy day!

I received an email from Pauline today (Nice View Academy). The children are on holiday now but many are returning to school for tutoring (which they call tuition) next week. They had visited Mercy with some food and Gideon's sister, Florence, is visiting them from the states. She went with them and handed out sweets. We've heard from our friends in Kenya that the children are missing the sweets Chuck would hand out-liberally! It was a joy to see her hand out sweets and see the kids smiling faces.

I had also talked with Annastacia (house mom for Mercy Child Foundation) this morning. She said the children are all doing fine and on break from school. But they too will be returning for tuition next week. They enjoy school and are very happy to be able to attend. Annastacia may have to go to the doctors for her eyes. She says they are itching so she may have an allergy. We will talk with Pauline and Gideon and have them check out the situation in person and let us know.

Here is an excerpt from the email I received from Pauline:

Today i accompanied Roy as he delivered food to Mercy.Florence had good time at Mercy with the kids and when we were leaving they sent her greetings to you and one tiny boy was quick to tell her to ask you when you will be coming, to ensure that you have come with your entire family so that you will stay around without thinking of going back soon. I found that quite interesting and funny
Thats how much the kids want you around them

While I was on the phone with Annastacia I talked with a couple of the kids and they kept saying how much they miss us and love us - I told Annastacia they were making me cry. What a blessing to give love to these children who felt no one cared for them. Letting them know that we are thinking about them and praying for them daily helps them feel a part of something-a part of a family.

I'm so thankful for Annastacia and her commitment to stay with these children. What a difficult job it is but she handles it with joy and knows that God is with her throughout.

Please pray about your involvement with this ministry - if God is leading you to help please step out in faith and trust that He will be faithful. Thank you for your prayers and support-may God bless you in your relationship with Him.