So much to do...so little time

Well, it's Friday...the beginning of the last weekend before we head out on Monday.  There's still a lot to be done!  Not only am I packing three extra trunks with supplies for the Children's Home and supplies for my friends, I'm driving all over town finding the things my friends need me to bring to them.  I am also making sure everything is done here (to the best of my ability) for those who are staying behind.  I'm not complaining about this, I'm really not.  By the time Monday gets here my family may be complaining about "one stressed out Momma".  Once we get to the airport and sit down in the Admiral's Club I'll begin to shift my focus and consider the journey ahead.

I've been asked what I hope to accomplish on this visit.  First and foremost I want to show my friend Kim an experience of a lifetime.  I want her to see why I love Kenya, namely Nakuru, so very much!  I want to serve along side my son Harrison bringing smiles to the children there.  I want to make sure the food program that some of you have contributed to is still running smoothly and as intended, and perhaps my newest endeavor: transitioning the older kids from Class 8 at the Virginia home to schools nearby.  There are about 10 boys and girls who passed their Class 8 exams and have been accepted to high schools in the area.  When I say "in the area", some of them still have to walk an hour each way but they are being given an opportunity to continue their education.  It will cost about $500 per year per kid for school fees, uniform fees and whatnot.  Since they are still living at the Virginia Home their meals are provided.  I am hopeful to find sponsors for each student so these kids can continue their education, something which would have been unheard of otherwise.  (Thank you to the Grimsley family for your sponsorship of Harrison Kabui!) I will attempt to accomplish whatever else God puts in my path.  It's always interesting to see what needs arise while I am there.  I had heard the the father of two of my favorite kiddos, Abram and Stephen, was in need of medication to heal a leg injury so he could perhaps get a job and provide for his family.  I have since heard he had been given the medication, so I will follow up on that while there.

If you would like to sponsor a child or help with the food program, please let me know.  I will be taking lots of pictures while there for you to see the faces of these sweet children.  For now, I'm beginning to shift my mind from the hustle and bustle of normal life to Kenya.  I have a feeling it's going to get worse before it gets better, but maybe not.

P.S. I also hope to see a leopard on the safari.  The leopard so cleverly alluded us last time we were there and Harrison will have camera in hand.  We will find you you, Mr. Leopard.