Ringa Ringa Sana

Here is a video of one of our celebratory songs . . .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq-_tVEfcBk

I am not sure exactly of the meaning, but I think it speaks of partying (dunda dunda) and boasting/showing off (ringa ringa sana).

Kwaheri Kenya

I have a 5 hour layover in the Brussels airport, so figured I would post some pictures from yesterday. It was so hard to leave. Christine instituted a "no crying" policy, none of us were allowed to cry. I must have heard the lecture 5 times, no crying, no crying, no crying . . . She knows me too well.

While there were moments where I had wanted to cry and even did shed a few tears, I mostly felt joy yesterday. I have had a wonderful month with the children and staff at HOREC. I have not only strengthened my relationships with many at HOREC but also with God. This time has been a true blessing for me. And, I find strength in the fact that this is not the last time I will visit my friends in Kenya. I now look forward to going home and sharing my experiences.

Yesterday was filled with singing, laughing and a lot of hugging. I will especially cherish the cake cutting ceremony with Beverlyne, Agnes and Ruth (see prior post). I cannot express in words the feelings that flowed through me in those few minutes together.

I thank all of you for your support and encouragement this past month and hope to continue blogging while I am in Michigan.

Cake Ceremony Video

Here is the link for the cake ceremony video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbUkSk2h2U4

Birthday Present

I was going through the children's files with Peter (the social worker) on Thursday and found out that Beverlyne Adhiambo was referred to HOREC on June 15, 2007, my birthday. Little did I know back then that I had received such a wonderful birthday present! Oh happiness, there are too many coincidences for God not to be involved here. He has blessed me greatly through this young girl.