Wrapping Up...

Well, this is my last post while I am in Kenya. Next week Tuesday I should be back in Texas ready to start work and school again. I will definitely put some more things on here after I have had the opportunity to organize myself back on my own computer and DSL internet… Well, I am praising God because for these last 10 weeks, I am able to end on an extremely good note. First, even today, I finished up my own personal training session with a group in Kakamega. I presented my Biblical Business Manual, gave them all copies and elaborated on each Scripture that was selected. It was mainly conducted in Kiswahili and I got a lot of assistance from my fellow co-worker, Andrew. It went very well, but the real treat was the question and answer section. I really felt like it made an impact once I saw how many questions each person had and how others in their group helped answered the questions. I think it will help change the dynamics of the group to be able to call upon each other from time to time to solve some of the business challenges they face. Some of the questions they asked were “what should I do when the weather is bad and my customers refuse to come to my shop,” “I sell a large variety of small items, how can I keep a record of everything to know what I have in stock and if I am making a profit,” and even “we have noticed some of the Asians and other foreigners come and do some sort of witchcraft that helps them sell their items, how can we compete with that?” I was very impressed with how everyone opened up and though it was the not the personal one-on-one business counseling I tried to do some weeks ago, I felt everyone who asked a question got an answer that was tailored to their situation and most importantly was that God got the glory at the end. It went very good and I wish I could even do more, but I think it is a great start for whatever may follow from other interns and the organization’s staff.

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.