- Shelvis, the Double Dutch King (photo by Henry Coates)
April was the month of homesickness. Perhaps April, because it was the 8th month of an eleven month journey, but whatever the reason, in April I began to dream of home. I was feeling particularly low the Saturday morning we woke up early to go visit a children’s church program in Dandora. The outing included all 7 YAVs (our US group), some amazing Kenyans who volunteer regularly on Saturdays, and about 80 children who live by the Dandora trash dump. Once we arrived at the church, the children quickly grabbed our hands and included us in their reading time. We read stories in small groups and then had porridge together. My favorite part of the day was a
small-sided soccer match we set up between stones in the church construction area. The children played with great enthusiasm and sportsmanship. I loved it. We ended the day with singing and dancing. The children made certain to shake our hands and wave goodbye as we left the church compound.
That Saturday morning, I woke up longing for the community I left in the States; fortunately, the children were willing to welcome me into their community with great joy and love. Their encouragement was just what I needed to push through a slump and open my eyes to the opportunities remaining in our last few months in Kenya. Sometimes God allows us to comfort one another, at the same time. (to view a video clip click here).
- Sometimes God allows us to comfort one another at the same time. (photo by Henry Coates)
Posted on April 30th, 2009 by Nancy
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