Liz is playing jump rope with the children in Tiwi.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tiwi - Bubbles
Eventually the rain subsided in Tiwi and we were able to play and talk with the children. Joanne is blowing bubbles.
Wednesday - Back at Voyager
We're back from Safari and by now most of us have washed all the red dirt away. It's been very dry at the game park and the red dirt covers us from head to toe as we take the game drives.
We tried a different safari company in a different part of the park. It was a beautiful location. There was a watering hole on the property. With the dry spell there were always animals at the watering hole. I hope to be able to post some pictures to tell the story.
As for tonight, we will share our last dinner here at Voyager at the Italian restaurant. I think I speak for everyone when I say that if it were not for our loves ones that we long to see and hug we would stay in this place much longer. Pat commented on how hard it was to say goodbye to those we have come to love. Oh how true that is!
We will leave part of our hearts here, forever attached to these people whom God loves immensely and whom God has called us to reach out to with His HOPE, LOVE and FAITH. You have blessed us with your love and support. We cannot wait to hug each of you and try to tell you of our experiences in this far away land!
Denise
We tried a different safari company in a different part of the park. It was a beautiful location. There was a watering hole on the property. With the dry spell there were always animals at the watering hole. I hope to be able to post some pictures to tell the story.
As for tonight, we will share our last dinner here at Voyager at the Italian restaurant. I think I speak for everyone when I say that if it were not for our loves ones that we long to see and hug we would stay in this place much longer. Pat commented on how hard it was to say goodbye to those we have come to love. Oh how true that is!
We will leave part of our hearts here, forever attached to these people whom God loves immensely and whom God has called us to reach out to with His HOPE, LOVE and FAITH. You have blessed us with your love and support. We cannot wait to hug each of you and try to tell you of our experiences in this far away land!
Denise
Monday, July 27, 2009
Monday - Tiwi
Monday we had the opportunity to visit the center in Tiwi. Although we do not support that center it gives us a glimpse into the future of our centers. The school goes through grade 8. We had the privilege to hear the presentations of the children as they recited scripture, poems and sang for us.
It was a rainy day with a down pour coming during the presentation. We were glad for shelter. After the presentations we had the opportunity to interact with the students. We played with them and talked with the older students. As long as we talked slow they didn't have trouble understanding us. It was fun to hear about their hopes and dreams and what they liked to do for fun.
In the group of students I spoke with there were dreams of becoming doctors, lawyers, pilots and even a judge. Oh that God would open the doors to make those dreams come true! It is our prayer that God would allow us the privilege of helping to shape the next generation of leaders in these communities and in this country.
The trip to Tiwi itself is an experience in culture and history. From the liberty bell (warning of an approaching slave trade ship) to crossing on the ferry to seeing the communities along the day it was very enlightening and we are thankful for the opportunity!
After returning to Voyager we took those who were interested to a couple of shopping areas and a brief visit to an orphanage. The woman who started the orphanage has an incredible story and God has used her to provide a home for 35 children who have lost parents or been abandoned by their parents. It was heart breaking and a blessing all at the same time. It was deeply moving to see them and interact with them just for a brief period of time.
Today we are off on Safari. We will see and experience a different side of Kenya as we travel along the country roads to the game park. This is our time to finally relax, process and spend some time getting to know the wonderful missionaries we are privileged to partner with in Kenya.
Thoughts are strongly turning toward home about now and we want you to know how very much we appreciate your love and prayers for us! Thank you for sacrificing to make this possible. We are all deeply touched by the opportunity to represent you in this place. God is at work and we cannot wait to tell you about all we have seen, heard and experienced!
My next post will be after we return on Safari some time on Wednesday....Kenya time, of course!
We love you!
Denise
It was a rainy day with a down pour coming during the presentation. We were glad for shelter. After the presentations we had the opportunity to interact with the students. We played with them and talked with the older students. As long as we talked slow they didn't have trouble understanding us. It was fun to hear about their hopes and dreams and what they liked to do for fun.
In the group of students I spoke with there were dreams of becoming doctors, lawyers, pilots and even a judge. Oh that God would open the doors to make those dreams come true! It is our prayer that God would allow us the privilege of helping to shape the next generation of leaders in these communities and in this country.
The trip to Tiwi itself is an experience in culture and history. From the liberty bell (warning of an approaching slave trade ship) to crossing on the ferry to seeing the communities along the day it was very enlightening and we are thankful for the opportunity!
After returning to Voyager we took those who were interested to a couple of shopping areas and a brief visit to an orphanage. The woman who started the orphanage has an incredible story and God has used her to provide a home for 35 children who have lost parents or been abandoned by their parents. It was heart breaking and a blessing all at the same time. It was deeply moving to see them and interact with them just for a brief period of time.
Today we are off on Safari. We will see and experience a different side of Kenya as we travel along the country roads to the game park. This is our time to finally relax, process and spend some time getting to know the wonderful missionaries we are privileged to partner with in Kenya.
Thoughts are strongly turning toward home about now and we want you to know how very much we appreciate your love and prayers for us! Thank you for sacrificing to make this possible. We are all deeply touched by the opportunity to represent you in this place. God is at work and we cannot wait to tell you about all we have seen, heard and experienced!
My next post will be after we return on Safari some time on Wednesday....Kenya time, of course!
We love you!
Denise
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Church Service
Because it was raining we were not able to hold the service outside. The church building was a sea of faces!
Crossroads Fellowship
Brian playing with the kids at the Crossroads Fellowship anniversary celebration.
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