The team has been spending a few days taking in the amazing sights of the Masai Mara for two days before we head home. It's been as relaxing as the prior 10 days have been exhausting. We leave tomorrow night out of Nairobi, and tonight's dinner had lots of chatter about the snow that will be greeting us upon arrival.This was a challenging trip in many ways:-- We had rain nearly every day, which meant we worked in ankle deep mud nearly every day. Yet, we thanked God because the rain - the most seen this time of year in a very, very long time - is an answer to prayer for Kenyan crops and livestock.--
The construction team faced several challenges and delays due to materials, measurements and, well, things that are "simply Kenyan." Yet, as the sun was setting, the guys raced to finish the dormitory and the kitchen. Imagine the music to Chariots of Fire as the sun is going down. Now, picture Greg Sparks nailing facia boards. You have some idea of what it took for a successful completion. The men on this trip were a blessed team as they worked to get it done.--
Our team took some hits. Literally. John Lantz has his hand in a cast right now. A truss hit him. He fractured his hand and had the doctors at Tenwek treat him. The large iron truss could have hit him in the head. Praise God for protection from something unthinkable. We had team members suffer from food poisoning, altitude sickness and an assortment of physical challenges. Yet, we thanked God for making sure each person was cared for and recovered. I think of Ray Wolfgang who picked bouquets of flowers from Kenyan fields for the two women who had to stay home from the worksite because they were sick. The highlights are unforgettable. Singing and dancing with the widows at Marigi. A wonderful Kingdom experience where the language barrier was overcome. Mudding a hut for a precious woman named Dina, as we slung mud alongside men. Her humble thank you speech brought us to tears. The many, many hours spent with the Kenduiwo children as well as those in the Bukacha. We divided and conquered to play, sing, dance, wipe tears, hug, hold hands, fix scrapes and share our love with them. It was a rough good-bye for the women who invested themselves into these kids. Thank you, ACAC family for supporting this trip. I think we did work unto the Lord.
There was an interesting "word of mouth" campaign that transpired throughout Bukacha as our work and presence became known in the village. This can only be helpful to the orphanage and the Bemm minstry ....which is doing amazing things in Christ's name in this part of the world. We will bring back lots of news about Chuck, Amy and the kids (they're doing great and will, no doubt, be happy to see their 14 guests finally leave so they can get some well-deserved rest) as well as lots of photos, video and stories about the trip.
As they say in Kenya, Mungu ni mwema. (God is good.)
Deb Magness
The construction team faced several challenges and delays due to materials, measurements and, well, things that are "simply Kenyan." Yet, as the sun was setting, the guys raced to finish the dormitory and the kitchen. Imagine the music to Chariots of Fire as the sun is going down. Now, picture Greg Sparks nailing facia boards. You have some idea of what it took for a successful completion. The men on this trip were a blessed team as they worked to get it done.--
Our team took some hits. Literally. John Lantz has his hand in a cast right now. A truss hit him. He fractured his hand and had the doctors at Tenwek treat him. The large iron truss could have hit him in the head. Praise God for protection from something unthinkable. We had team members suffer from food poisoning, altitude sickness and an assortment of physical challenges. Yet, we thanked God for making sure each person was cared for and recovered. I think of Ray Wolfgang who picked bouquets of flowers from Kenyan fields for the two women who had to stay home from the worksite because they were sick. The highlights are unforgettable. Singing and dancing with the widows at Marigi. A wonderful Kingdom experience where the language barrier was overcome. Mudding a hut for a precious woman named Dina, as we slung mud alongside men. Her humble thank you speech brought us to tears. The many, many hours spent with the Kenduiwo children as well as those in the Bukacha. We divided and conquered to play, sing, dance, wipe tears, hug, hold hands, fix scrapes and share our love with them. It was a rough good-bye for the women who invested themselves into these kids. Thank you, ACAC family for supporting this trip. I think we did work unto the Lord.
There was an interesting "word of mouth" campaign that transpired throughout Bukacha as our work and presence became known in the village. This can only be helpful to the orphanage and the Bemm minstry ....which is doing amazing things in Christ's name in this part of the world. We will bring back lots of news about Chuck, Amy and the kids (they're doing great and will, no doubt, be happy to see their 14 guests finally leave so they can get some well-deserved rest) as well as lots of photos, video and stories about the trip.
As they say in Kenya, Mungu ni mwema. (God is good.)
Deb Magness
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