One week to go!

One week from today we fly to Kenya! We are getting excited! Last night eight students from our team came over for supper and then helped me with organizing items that we will be taking with us to give to the school (42 children ages 3-8) and the orphanage (20 children ages 4-14). They also had fun watching The Lion King. It was fun to hear them singing along to the songs!

We put together a set of clothes for each girl at the orphanage. Two Foundations donated money to Tyler's and my mission trip account that made it possible for us to purchase clothing for all of the children at the home - 5 babies, 7 little boys and 8 older girls.

I have had a lot of fun shopping for the school and the orphanage, especially buying girls' clothes - something I seldom get to do! I am also very grateful to parents of students from our team who have donated items, as well as other people. Thank-you to all of you! We can't wait to bless these kids with your gifts!

A church in Indiana donated money to purchase Scholastic books. I was able to order a selection for different age groups. It brought back fond memories of when Luke and Tyler used to order from Scholastic. The students enjoyed looking through these books last night. Here, Erin is reading a Curious George book to a receptive audience!

Putting together sets of clothes for the girls (ages 10-14) at the orphanage.


Games, puzzles, clothes for little boys, clothes for older girls....plus a lot more! This picture shows less than half of what we are taking!!


Clothes for the 5 babies



Fun shirts for little boys (ages 4-8)