Sorry we didn't update yesterday, but we are having internet issues...some would like to call dial-up. We were all able to go to bed early helping to get rid of jet lag. We woke to the rooster at 4 AM and you know how we are all morning people :) All the food at Heart Lodge is safe for us to eat so we have had a variety of good foods. We all got to try passion fruit, which was actually scrumptious.
We went to a local church and were able to worship with the people of Kenya-absolutely incredible! How crazy happy is God having the people of Kenya lift their hands up in worship to our Heavenly Father?! It was an emotional entrance into the church to witness this, but once there we were completely at peace and filled with joy. The service lasted 3 hours and 30 minutes, but whose counting these days anyway? It's all on "Kenyan time". When the service ended, we were able to meet the children and the people of the community before heading to Havilla Children's home.
The children's home was definitely an eye-opener for all, but the kids were filled with joy to show us their bedrooms and living accommodations. This home might not have much, but we all know for one thing they have the most joy filled hearts of anyone we have ever met. One thing we have learned is to work your hugging muscles out because these kids love to hug :)
We came back after a short time at the children's home to prepare for dinner and debriefing. The group is bonding in such a way that we all know that this is the group that God placed together. We are about to leave for our second and last day at Havilla (still all wearing the same clothes, but the luggage that never left D.C. comes today at noon, we hope!) Please pray as this will be an emotional day of leaving all these kids. We want to touch their lives as much as they have touched ours. Ok, we are off to play field day games and will update tonight if the internet works. Thanks for the comments, it was a little piece of home here for us.
-410 Bridge team
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Praying for you all!! Special shout out to Katie, Caitlyn and Hayden!! Love and miss you guys!
ReplyDeleteWendy Henderson
So glad to have the blog updates! I'll be checking it often and praying for you all week. Lots of love and hugs!!!
ReplyDeleteKristin Cline
Hey, Cassie and team! So glad for the updates. We're praying for the luggage to appear and also for today, I know it will be an emotional one for you and the kids. Cassie, we love you and miss you. Love, Mom, Dad and Dane.
ReplyDeleteHey to Brynn!
Hey Dusty,
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you guys are having a wonderful experience in Kenya. I am very excited and proud of you all. Enjoy this time and know that your family loves you and is praying for you all!
Love you always,
Mom
Hey Katie,
ReplyDeleteWe prayed for you and your group this morning. We know that you are going to change so many kids lives with your awesome spirit. We miss you!
Colleen, Melinda, Elizabeth, Kimberly & Trisha
Samantha,
ReplyDeleteWe are praying without ceasing here at home. We love and miss you but know that you are exactly where the Lord wants you right now. It was wonderful getting your email this morning and glad to here that they found your luggage. We can't wait to hear all about the trip and all that the Lord has done.
Love you,
Mama & Daddy
Meredith,
ReplyDeleteI was so thrilled to read the blog to get an update. You have all been in my thoughts and prayers. I'm sorry to hear about the luggage issue, but happy to hear you enjoyed time with the children and in worship there. Will keep praying. Still wish I was there with you! Love, Mom