Next, this past weekend, I had to opportunity to be a part of another Buckner Orphan camp in Busia. This time, I helped to translate for the guests that came and just played with some the kids. It was a wonderful time, though the guests who came were heavily delayed in arriving due to their flights and weather. Nevertheless, the children had a wonderful time and so did the missionaries. It was a great opportunity for me since I was on the other side of the mission trip, and it was even better that I was able to communicate with the children. Being able to see their full personality, how they interact with one another and having the ability to ask them questions was a true blessing to me. When I first went to Busia, there were 33 children. Now they have 47! And all of the kids are looking so good, they are growing up and a lot more outgoing. I don’t know if I can describe fully how good it was to see them again. They remembered the songs we taught them over a year ago. Also, the twins there, Purity and Hamphrey, were so talkative and active when I saw them. I don’t even think I heard either of their voices last year. Even Leah Ndogo, who was sick with Malaria last year, was so talkative and active as well now that she was in the best of health. Also, the children have nicknamed Morine “Mayowa” for whatever reason, so they loved calling out Mayowa and seeing which of us would respond. Everything was wonderful. But with them growing up, also come with those challenges kids face in this world, especially as morality is decaying. They are facing some struggles and temptations but I thank God for the
staff that remain with them. Each one of them cares for those children like they are their own and especially with God on their side, they will be alright. Continue to pray for them though. Here are just some of the pictures but I will put video and more later.
I don’t think there was any better way for my last week in Kenya to go than how I have spent it. God is good and now that this is over, I can’t wait to see what next He has in store for me.
