Who knew that when I went with Mr. Tom in 2020 to tile some floors for a childrens home in Kenya I would be blogging about my fifth trip. A trip where I met the Kenya board. Some of the most amazing God and faith filled men that have dedicated their lives to communicating and teaching the Word of God and changing the world. Here is Bishop Munai I had two lunches and a breakfast with this man. Every meal was an experience. He is a Bishop of many pastors and churches and someone that wants to change the future of the children of Rehema and Nairobi. We met with Pastor Stanley and Pastor Kennedy and Pastor Issac and taked about how to build a sustainable income for children in need.
While in Kenya, I received a calling to continue to serve the children in need around the world. It is my passion, my mission and my inspiration in life. I am excited to follow that calling and see what more journeys of inspiration are ahead of me.
Thursday and Saturday we spent time at Rehema home with the children so I thought I would combine those pictures together on the next post – get ready for an overload of cute, cute pics. I wanted to use this post to capture my day on Friday – it was really special. It was joyous and a bit sad at the same time. Why? Many of you know the story of George and how he came into my life in 2022 and Grinched Me: “my heart grew three times that day”. Through him I met his brothers and best friends Wesley and Joseph and the four of us became a family. Texting during the week and FaceTiming every Friday for years. Joseph, Wesley and I spent the day together on Friday in memory of George and did him honor as we know he would like.
The 4 of us at MamaThe 3 of us at Mambo
We went to the last place the 4 of us were together and laughed as we remembered the times we shared. We miss you George.
Today was a shopping day for Mama Karen and to help where I could for the boys to thank them for all that they did and do. Off to the mall of course and started at the Friday Masai market to buy some local treasures. It is a negotiating event and lucky to have Wesley with me. I am awful at it and every year Wesley tries to coach me. I would see something, let out a squill of delight and point to something and say I want it. Wesley would just look at me and say “no, you don’t and just start walking”. “But, Wesley I…..just keep walking” he would say again….1…2…3: “Mister, Madame let’s discuss the price”. That’s all Wesley had to hear and he would start at half and work his from there.
The boys would carry my treasures and here they are negotiating for an UBER to come pick us up and hire for the rest of the day since there was more shopping to do. It was cheaper and more convenient to come to a price for 4 hours and multiple locations then to keep trying to hire one at every stop.
Next stop: MGallery for lunch. The area we were in was the location of the UN, all the embassies and homes for the international diplomats. Passed the USA building with the eagle proudly displayed – it was actually comforting for sure.
We treated ourselves to the rooftop Greek restaurant and if you remember the other rooftop restaurant we went to last Thursday for Joseph’s birthday – you can see it in the distance. Give a click on the MGallery link above and you will see where we are, how close to the UN and why there is so much green trees in Nairobi!
The afternoon was dedicated to the boys. They don’t have a Target, or Walmart but a shop with all imports from China filled with all the same items.
Next stop: grocery store for 24 year old standard cuisine: rice, cereal, crisps and treats – family size of course.
If I had could pick a fun-filled, and heart filling day, this was it. Of course, every day is like this here – and you wonder why I come back year after year? Guess what — already planning next trip – but you already knew that.
Karen's JOI 