Flexibility

They say flexibility is key in Africa. They are right. 


Our trip leader who heads the organization we're working with had to go back to Nairobi with his daughter who experienced acute kidney failure. It was pretty dicey for a while, but she is starting to recover (very miraculously), they are hoping to leave for London tomorrow. We are so grateful for her recovery. Of course we really miss them, but we are still in good hands. Our drivers are incredible, the lead driver is a Masai warrior who has killed a lion with only a spear and a club so I think that should cover any situation we face. Our interpreter was once the king of the street kids in Katale and is now an amazing partner in the ministry to street kids. And when you think of what amazing means to you he is more than that. 


We have continued on with our original itinerary which has included working with widows in a rural area to teach them more sustainable farming. They truly have nothing but hope and they are doing amazing things. We've also visited an orphanage and and a hospital that serves the poorest of the poor run by lady that is the closest thing to Mother Theresa that I think I'll ever meet. All along the way, we have been playing with tons of kids, precious kids! Tomorrow we we will be working in a drop in center for street kids in the morning and an orphanage in the afternoon. 


It is always challenging, the needs are so overwhelming every where we go. The culture is very dependent on outside giving, and it's always so tempting to just throw money at the problem, but we're learning how important it is to teach a man to fish instead of just giving him a fish. 


As always, we are so grateful for you continued prayers for the remainder of our trip.
- Dave