All trips start and end with laundry for mamas! This trip was no exception. So while I am waiting on clothes to be washed and dried, I will try to post some pictures of the trip.
We had an amazing time in Africa. Saw so much, experienced so much…..can hardly wrap my head around all of it. Hoping as I post pictures on the blog I can process some of it.
We made it through the two flights and landed in Nairobi, Kenya where we boarded a bus and headed to our first hotel to try and rest.
We woke up to a rainy day and went to an elephant orphanage and then to a park where we got close with giraffes.
We ate lunch and continued our journey to Brakenhurst, Kenya where a conference was held by With Open Eyes. Pastor Johnny taught the ministers and many other people encouraged them through teaching and music and gifts.
We got in small groups and were able to pray for these ladies who live in different parts of Africa. The life they lead is more challenging than I can even begin to fathom. It was an honor to pray for them.
One afternoon we went to a local bead and pottery shop. This lady with Molly and Ruby has been working and making beads longer than anyone else in the shop.
We traveled from the bead shop towards a glass making store, but the road was not passable, so they sent us a different way where we ended up needing to walk a while to get to the store. However, the walk was out in the middle of nowhere and then we were supposed to cross over a bridge… I never actually saw the bridge with my own eyes because I wasn’t going to climb down the cliff to get there. It was interesting to say the least. I believe Denise said it best when she said, “I believe this is the dumbest decision I have ever made.” hahahaa! Glad we didn’t run into any animals out on our walk.
Mack led us back to the bus…dodging ants and piles of poop and puddles of water.
We warmed up for a bit and tried to dry our shoes out, finished up the conference and went to dinner before sleeping one more night and heading to Namanga, Kenya for more adventures!
It was such a joy to watch the kids participate on this trip….particularly Ruby. She was very engaged during the conference and quite observant during all of the time there. Thankful for all they got to see and hear. No doubt it will stay with them forever!
More to come!
