Hello everybody! We made it to Kenya!
We arrived on Sunday, stayed in Nairobi for the evening, then left for a four and a half hour trek to the Tenwek village. Along the travels to Tenwek I saw my first giraffe, zebra, and gazelle several yards from our vehicle, WOW. It is my first time in Africa, and I must say its absolutely beautiful...but it is also like nothing I have ever seen or experienced before. The severity of poverty is overwhelming, and it seems to be just about everywhere.
We arrived on Sunday, stayed in Nairobi for the evening, then left for a four and a half hour trek to the Tenwek village. Along the travels to Tenwek I saw my first giraffe, zebra, and gazelle several yards from our vehicle, WOW. It is my first time in Africa, and I must say its absolutely beautiful...but it is also like nothing I have ever seen or experienced before. The severity of poverty is overwhelming, and it seems to be just about everywhere.
Today we visited the Tenwek Hospital where Amy and Chuck have their ministry. It's amazing to see God working, as the hospital cares for so many in such great need. As we walked through the different wards, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit really struck me. The incubators were simply wooden boxes with a light inside, keeping the tiniest babies I've ever seen warm. As we met several doctors I was reminded of how God can use people to do great things, and by serving, lives are touched.
Upon leaving the hospital we all packed up drive to the Kenduiwo Orphanage and begin working on the roof project. The drive to Kenduiwo lea us up steep, rocky terrain in some of the most beautiful scenery I've ever seen....and then those beautiful faces!!! The orphans of Kenduiwo were so amazing. Their faces and smiles are absolutely beautiful and unforgettable. Spending time with these children not only cultivates a heart of gratitude, but also made me thank God for those who care for them, and that I am here seeing the beauty in their eyes, and spirit. We will be there again tomorrow, and it's truly a blessing to serve alongside the Behms for those in
Kenya. So blessed.
I Corinthians 16:14: "Do everything in love."
Much Love,
Lori Chiapelli
Chuck and Amy Bemm
Serving with World Gospel Mission
Tenwek Hospital
PO Box 39
Bomet, Kenya 20400
254-52-22495 ext. 259
254-733-262899 chuck cell
254-733-262900 amy cell
chuckbemm@gmail.com
Upon leaving the hospital we all packed up drive to the Kenduiwo Orphanage and begin working on the roof project. The drive to Kenduiwo lea us up steep, rocky terrain in some of the most beautiful scenery I've ever seen....and then those beautiful faces!!! The orphans of Kenduiwo were so amazing. Their faces and smiles are absolutely beautiful and unforgettable. Spending time with these children not only cultivates a heart of gratitude, but also made me thank God for those who care for them, and that I am here seeing the beauty in their eyes, and spirit. We will be there again tomorrow, and it's truly a blessing to serve alongside the Behms for those in
Kenya. So blessed.
I Corinthians 16:14: "Do everything in love."
Much Love,
Lori Chiapelli
Chuck and Amy Bemm
Serving with World Gospel Mission
Tenwek Hospital
PO Box 39
Bomet, Kenya 20400
254-52-22495 ext. 259
254-733-262899 chuck cell
254-733-262900 amy cell
chuckbemm@gmail.com
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