Dirty. That's probably the only expectation about Kenya that was correct. I don't know why, but in my mind I was expecting the classic Africa. Living in clay huts in the bush, playing with children, maybe seeing the occasional lion roaming outside, I dunno. Classic Lion King. Not so much. I'm living in a city called Maai Mahiu, a trucker town. The Sodom and Gomorrah of Kenya. There are dirty children, drunk men, and prostitutes. Not the picture perfect Kenya that was in my mind. But that is not all by far. The people here are also so open to the Gospel.They're so hungry for Jesus and it is so refreshing.
We're working with a ministry called 61 project. In this ministry we disciple the young kids who are not in secondary school and who don't have jobs. They come to our building and we teach them lessons about God and His love. They are always eager to learn and ask so many questions! We also go out into the city and outreach. The people are so welcoming and we get invited into their houses. They are always excited to hear what we have to say.
We have also worked in Valley Light Children's Home. The children there are cared for so well and I love to see the looks of joy when we come to play and help at the home. Also, we went to Kijabe Hospital, in Kijabe yesterday. We walked through each ward praying for each person, and it was so beautiful. These people are in such terrible condition and don't have much hope, but they are so joyful. We met this little boy named Joseph who has hydrocephalus, (swelling in the brain). When we walked in his whole face just lit up and he started smiling and laughing. It was so beautiful.
We are slowly building relationships with the locals in Maai Mahiu and God is really starting to work here. I'm excited to see what He will do in the coming months, not only for the people of Kenya, but in me as well! I'll try and keep everyone posted but we don't have a ton of internet, so I will when I get the chance! Thanks!
P.S. Kenya is cold! Who knew!
