All is well in Chuka - Group is very busy

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  Nairobi, Kenya
Saturday, July 28, 2007

Good morning - this is Eric, Leslie's husband providing a bit of an update. The group lost their internet connection and have not been able to update the log. Leslie lost her phone and reception has been poor for the other phones, so hang in there, I'm sure we'll here more through the week. & nbsp;

This will be a rambling as I have an odd collection of items to pass along, so lets get started.

The group wanted everyone to know that they are praying for Larry Atkin's heart procedure and hope all is well.

They were able to get the generator working and spent time in Nairobi looking for a van, I'm not sure if they purchased one or not.

The group has spent a lot of time working on the orphanage, roof is one, working on the electric and the ceiling, wonderful progress has been made.

VBS has been a real hit. The group started with 100 children and its exploded to 650 children for many locations. As there is no regular available transportation, many of the children walk through the mountainous terrain for hours.

Leslie and Grace have mentioned many times what wonderful hearts the people of Kenya have and how beautiful they are.

Grace and Leslie met Mercy who is the 12 year old girl that we sponsor. We did not know it but the child that Charlie Fisher and his family sponsor is her sister (Linet). Leslie prepared a package for Linet as well. The meeting was very emotional for all. Mercy has a limp and needs medical follow up. She called Leslie momma and Grace her sister. Many, many tears of joy flowed. Leslie wishes they only had more time together.

They also had a gathering of many of the children that have been sponsored and their friends. The children dressed up, sang songs and welcomed them all so warmly. In all 88 children were part of the visit mainly from the town of Cheera.

Grace has spent time with Abigale, Humphrey's daughter. She is on break from school. Her english if great and her and Grace have really hit it off.

Grace has been in charge of recreation for the young children. They all love the games they're playing and can't seem to get enough.

Grace described the town of Chuka that helped me get a clearer picture. The town is hilly. There is a small intersection with 1 gas station where everyone sets up their market and gathers to socialize. Grace and Lesie have repeated over and over how wonderul, beautiful and amazing the people are; I only wish I could be there with them. In fact the Grace's biggest surprise has been just how special the people of Kenya are.

As this is getting lengthy, I'll end here and pick up with more details in another log.

Eric Norden