Let's See What's Happening in Kenya...

We have had a few outstanding days doing and seeing things that I could only imagine.  This place continues to blow me away!  When the locals see us they are startled constantly.  While this does not seem that remote, they very rarely see people with white skin.  The people generally love to touch you and talk with you in English.

Two days ago we visited schools and some families in poverty.  Never in my life have I ever felt so amazing when literally 100's of children clamored to touch you and shake your hand.  The children sang for us and it was magical...in Africa, standing on their school grounds listening to them sing their songs.  I have to keep pinching myself to make sure it's all real!

Yesterday we visited a Baby Home for a couple hours, holding infants and playing with the young children who could just not get enough attention from any of us; heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time.  We also had lunch with an elderly group that was honoring a man that was 99 years young.  We were treated like kinds and queens.  Today we met with the leadership of one of the missions we are visiting and discussed strategies and approaches.  The young people visited a high school and when we arrived to pick them up we found ourselves on stage with 100's of students wanting to hear us talk, etc.  Yet another surreal experience along this amazing road.

Here's some shots...

Meeting some of the children supported by the GMO

Moments later when we were leaving I reached to shale the hand of one of these young people and was almost instantly swarmed by the entire group wanting to touch me.  An interesting experience that I will never forget.  The children in Kenya are so beautiful.

This women and her two girls were abandoned by the father.  While they live in extreme poverty, their spirts are wonderfully positive.

Unbelievable children singing wonderful songs.

None of the girls are allowed to have long hair...actually any hair.

African Sunset - Kitui, Kenya

Found this on the ground...walking in the bush in the middle of nowhere in Kenya!

Syd and our host Jackson walking back to his home in the bush of Kitui - magical, just magical!

Kids at the Kitui Baby Home just broke our hearts and warmed our spirits

Syd and some of her new friends, wow did she spread some love this day!

Saying goodbye was tough as they have few visitors.

Lunch with the elderly in Kitui - they were so gracious

One of my favorite shots of the trip...our driver and friend with his parents

Syd is thriving in this environment

Syd & Marie yucking it up with Willie in front of a high school

Syd presenting a ball to one of the schools we visited

Joy abounds in the Kitui area

Words cannot describe what amazing expereinces we have had in our first week...hopefully the pictures convey some of what we are experiencing!  Regards,   Scott