Food for Thought

It has been a long time since I have updated this blog.  It is with a heavy heart I do so today.  The children we look after at the Virginia Home in Nakuru, Kenya seem to have more needs than we alone can handle.  We have a crop of kids chomping at the bit to move on to high school, but we have had to put that program on hold for now, until we can better assess how much money it takes per child and assure that our money is not being misused.

As it stands now, FOOD has become the critical need first and foremost.  The food budget is in the red.  They can eat through March (but as you know, March ends on Easter Sunday).  I am devastated by this.  We take for granted that we (here at home) have food everyday.  For two years, these kids in Kenya have had food everyday.  And now it may not be a guarantee.  I feel like I have let these kids down by showing them full bellies for two years, and now taking that away.  

If you have seen my Africa photos on Facebook, read my stories on this blog, maybe felt a bit of tugging on your heart to give to these kids, would you consider doing so now?  I know there are SO many places in this big ol' world that need help, many of them right in our own backyard, but the Lord has put these children in our lives and on our hearts and I cannot stand the thought of them not eating.  

It takes about $1500 a month to feed the Virginia Home.  If you know of anyone who may be interested in helping, please have them contact me, Candee Holmes.  I would love to talk about these kids with whoever wants to listen!  These kids are amazing and I for one cannot wait to see what God has planned for them!

If you can't help right now, but have ideas on ways to provide for these children I would love to hear from you too!  Food for thought, ya know!