We rode in buses from Brackenhurst to get to Namanga. So much to see as we drove down the streets.
We arrived at our hotel and unloaded all of our stuff.
This picture above shows a happy family. And we were happy. But something would happen every night….and it wasn’t pretty. I don’t know if it was the bathrooms or the lack of good sleep or having to keep our family of five’s stuff organized, but I fell apart most every evening in some way, shape or form. Josh wasn’t exactly chipper every second of the evenings either. The kids each had their moment of “losing it” as well. Thank the Lord for His grace and love for us…and how He enables us to show grace and love towards others. We all needed much grace and much love during this trip! But we made it through all the ups and downs with experiences we will never forget!
We went to Pastor Simon and Mrs. Agnes’ house. This was a great time. Frank and Jan’s son, James, was super-close with this family and wanted to build a home behind their home, which he had started to do before he became very sick and died in Africa. The Harrisons finished what James had started and now the home is used as a guest house for many different people that come to visit Pastor Simon and Agnes. I enjoyed talking to James’ sister about him and what she misses most about him while we were there. His death was not in vain, that is for sure. God has used it to heighten awareness of the needs in this area of Africa in ways only He can!
We took a walk up “Prayer Mountain” and spent time praying together and for the city of Namanga. A great experience up there!
We visited a Masai Tribe, which was INCREDIBLE. The church service was amazing. They really know how to celebrate! I enjoyed every bit of being with these people.
This tribe lives in dung huts. We went inside one…it is very small and very dark. Goats were in the one I went inside. Josh told me that I didn’t notice at the time but he saw the goats pee extremely close to my foot. I had already been standing in a cow poop field, so what’s a little goat pee?
We spent the night in Namanga again and then got up the next morning to make our way to Namanga Baptist Church. The kids and I got to help in the Sunday School Class for the children before joining the rest of the group in the church service. It was quite a different experience from church here in Woodstock, GA. I enjoyed it very much.
What a morning! It was lovely being with this church in Namanga. We drove back to our hotel for lunch and then the ladies went shopping while the men went on a hike.
A full, wonderful day! There’s more, so stay tuned for Part III….
