April Showers

Well, the Kenyan school children are on break in April, and I guess I chose to "break" with them!  I just realized it's been a couple of weeks since I posted on here.  That's too long, I'm sorry!  While the children are out of sight right now, they are really never out of my mind.  I think about them daily!  It could be their photo reminders all over my house, or their Facebook messages they send to me...the one thing I see in their faces and their words is that they do have hope now.  There are few things in this world more wonderful than seeing hope in children!

This is Everlyn Achieng

Everlyn is a Form 1 student who has been sponsored by the Tatum family (I am thrilled because we have three kiddos who have not yet been sponsored this year)!  When we first met Everlyn in March of 2011, she was so quiet and rarely smiled.  She had a lingering look of haunting sadness about her.  Look at her now!  She's grown into a beautiful young woman with a joyful smile.  There is definitely still a story behind those eyes, and maybe someday we'll know it.  She has started talking and interacting with us especially during our last visit.  I am so glad she is able to continue her education.  I can't wait to see what God has planned for this one!

The rains have come to Kenya.  Praise the Lord!  With the help of some sweet families who paid for water trucks to deliver water to the Virginia Home and now with the glorious rains, the water tanks are full (for now).  That means the children have plenty to drink, water for cooking and bathing, and a sparkle in their eye!

Let's talk about sustainability...how can we keep this wonderful "sparkle" going?  I rack my brain daily trying to come up with a solution or new ideas.  I would love to hear yours!

Have a GREAT weekend!  And appreciate the rain if it's coming your way! :)