Monthly Archives: February 2012

The land of blood and honey…..

For the past 2 days, my husband went on a whirlwind journey with a Kenyan man we are getting to know, Peter, to Marakwet, Kenya.  For your enjoyment, here is his story: “The purpose of this trip was to scout … Continue reading →

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God is in the tough stuff, too.

Back in December 2011, I was cooking sweet potatoes in the pressure cooker when the lid of the cooker exploded, drenching me with scalding water and potatoes all over my head, face, arms and hands. In Kenya, burns are a scary … Continue reading →

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…give something back!

Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Valentine’s Day. Holidays here in Kenya are much different that what we have become used to in the USA. It has been challenging for me, personally, to reflect on why I celebrate most of the holidays … Continue reading →

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Lighthouses

 One of the songs on my ipod playing right now is “This Little Light of Mine” by Addison Road.  It reminds me of the challenge of letting our lights shine brightly for Jesus here in Kenya, piercing the darkness that … Continue reading →

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Jua Project Introduction

When we moved to Kitale, it was originally with the purpose to partner with Mattaw Childrens Village and be an addition to their growing ministry by assisting with sustainability projects and building a baby home.  I am a firm believer … Continue reading →

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