Dancing and singing with a conservation group

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Hi Everybody,

Thank you for joining our journey in Kenya.  Each day brings us new sights, sounds and feelings of love and compassion to share with all of you.  We already have thousands of photographs but are having trouble uploading - please bear with us!

This morning we visited with Dr. Mwiti and his lovely wife Grace.  They drove an hour from Maua to meet with us in Meru.  The BKO group is still doing good works and Grace has now established a foundation called the House of Grace which works with the most needy providing food and clothing.  Dr. Mwiti sends his greetings to all at Grace UMC, Rev. Swanson and Rosalind (who travelled to Kenya) and all who met him while he was in the states.

Shannon and Mark visited the Makena Textiles project where the ladies weave beautiful rugs made of wool.

We will spend the afternoon with the widows of PEMA, viewing their jewelry and new vocations of sewing and quilting.  We presented the donations of beads and quilt materials to Gladys and she is very appreciative.  The children will receive the toothbrushes and toothpaste this Saturday when they receive their new uniforms made by the PEMA women.  This is big progress for PEMA families and will be quite a celebration!  We are humbled, honored and happy to be in the midst of smiles, song and service. 

Love to Kyle, Brett and Scott! Snuggle Zues for me. Annette

Wednesday, Feb. 4

We have made great progress at the Kaaga Primary School!  The Seeds of Grace team has been working with a team of people from Oklahoma, Iowa, Texas and Minnesota. They are a wonderful group of people and it's been good sharing this experience.  The parents of the students have also been very involved in the projects at the school.  We drove out to St. Lucy School for the Blind in the afternoon. This is the only boarding school for the blind in the Eastern Province of Kenya. Not only are they working to educate, train and protect these children, but also helping to break the barrier of stigma that is associated with children with disabilities. The children were so happy in their school.  While we visited with them on the lawn they spontaneously sang to us with joyful hearts!  It was very moving.  We have truly experienced the Spirit of God among us this week!  Shannon and Mark are fantastic photographers and have been documenting all of our activities.  We've shared so much as a small team...tears and laughter!  Photos will be added soon!! Julie

So Much To Share!

This is our first opportunity to use the internet!  As a quick overview...Sunday we enjoyed a church service at St. Peters Methodist Church.  We were welcomed with song and dance!  We have felt loved and cared for every step of the way.  God is good all the time..!  It is so fun to be back in Kenya after 5 years.  The country is so green and beautiful.  The weather is sunny and warm...the stars shine bright at night.  Most importantly, the community of people is very welcoming, caring and loving.  Monday and Tuesday we've worked at the Kaaga Primary School painting a mural at the library, painting new latrines, reconstructing a floor in a classroom.  Today, we visiting PEMA children at two school and three of their homes.  We are doing very well, a little tired, but very happy to be here!  Love you all, Julie.

First day in Kenya

We arrived safely in Kenya and spent the night at the Methodist guest house in Nairobi.  We are heading to Maua today.  Everything is going great so far.  I'm going to go eat some breakfast now and then get ready for a 6-7 hour bus ride.  I love you all and take of my Daisy dog for me. -Emily

first day in Kenya

Arrived safely and ll is well. \today we are on our way to MERU and MAUA...so far everything is going grate and the trip was safe. ...love to my wonderful family anad all of their support...i love you all. jan

Jambo!

Greetings from Kenya!  We all arrived safe and well.  The flights were smooth and uneventful - thank God.  No troubles bringing the donations through customs and both Genett and and Shannon arrived safely and were waiting for us when we landed.  We spent the night in Nairobi at the Methodist Guest House.  I sit in their cyber cafe typing this message before we have breakfast and travel to Meru.  \last time it took about 6 hours, but Daniel Kibe, our "tour guide|" said the roads aer better and we will be in Meru for lunch.  Thank you all for your prayers for our safe flight.  And for those who came to the prayer circle - asante sana - you lifted us up.

It is warm - high 70's and the sun is shining already this morning.  We woke to birds singing, dogs barking, the Muslim prayer in the distance and even a rooster crowing.

Love to all - hi boys - mom loves you!  Annette