Meet Grace Mukami

Birthdate: October 5, 1997
Age: 14
Birthplace: Nairobi
Class: STD 7, Koma Hill
Siblings at HOREC: None
Favorite color: Pink
Favorite subject: Science and English
Favorite activity: Soccer
Favorite animal: Cow
Occupation: Doctor

Fav Bible Verse: John 15:7

Grace has two brothers. Her grandmother cared for her for some time but then she was referred to HOREC by the Children’s Department. Her brothers still live with her grandmother. Grace joined HOREC in 2006.

Grace is a quiet girl. She helps with doing laundry and washing dishes at HOREC. Grace likes to sing.

Meet Alice Wanjugu

Birthdate: December 26, 1995
Age: 16
Birthplace: Nyeri
Class: Form 2
Siblings at HOREC: Agnes, Antony, Jackson
Favorite color: Pink, Blue
Favorite subject: Biology
Favorite activity: Soccer, Singing
Favorite animal: Cat, Rabbit
Occupation: Doctor or Journalist
Fav Bible Verse: Deuteronomy 28:7; Psalm 4

Both of Alice’s parents died (her mom passed away from suffering from diabetes and her dad passed later from HIV/AIDS) and left a family of six. Alice was admitted to HOREC in January 2007 with her sister, Agnes. Her uncle brought them to HOREC, because he had a friend who knew about HOREC. Her two brothers, Antony and Jackson, were admitted to HOREC in January 2008. Her eldest sister is married and her older brother is at home.

Alice likes to play the drums and sing. Alice started high school in 2011 and returns to HOREC during school breaks and holidays. When she is home from break, she can be found helping with the laundry and administering medicine to the younger children.

Return to Kenya

I will be returning to Kenya in June 2012 for another mission trip with Global Hope. My 79-year old mom, Janet, will be joining me on the trip. I am so excited to share this experience with her. Please keep us in your prayers as we prepare for the trip.

My Favorite Kiswahili Song

Videos of the kids singing this song:  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTG1Qsm9lmA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chJR3g-vXAM&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BdQNltrnA0 (Dan's version)

Lyrics in Kiswahili:

Wageni wetu twawaombea maisha mema na vitendo
Shangwe halleluia maisha mema na vitendo
Nilipopata barua ya wageni siku hio siku lala
Wamesimama mlangoni wanabisha hodi hodi fugue waingie
Ooh mayatima twawashukuru wageni wetu
Twaombea maisha mema mungu baba awabariki daima wa milele

Thanks to teacher Carol for providing the lyrics.

January 2009 Video

An oldie but a goodie, Kerry Jurcak's video from her trip in January 2009 (the first GH mission trip to HOREC) - oh, how the kids have changed since then!

HOREC & Global Hope - Kenya 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUErTvf5oRA&feature=email

HOREC 2011 Video

Sorry, I posted the wrong link before. The correct link is:

http://youtu.be/a9I36bbUxf0

HOREC 2011 Video

Here is a video capturing my time at HOREC . . . .

http://youtu.be/N4sJnn1VJo0