We are just back from a wonderful time in Naivasha at a cottage. Just a few days of doing nothing sure can rejuvenate the soul! Here are a few pictures:
The cottage that we stayed in
Ahhh, relaxing!
Timothy and Sallie concentrating (no that is not a beer, it is a tangawizi (ginger))
That is a big bite!
Yes Robert, Mom went walking with the giraffe
But then, we let her get too close to a hippo!
A tawny Eagle at Crescent Island in Naivasha
We are so grateful for the little bit of time off. It was such a blessing!
We just read about the shooting in Connecticut. I can not make sense of someone who would do that to 6 and 7 year olds (nor adults). Please pray for the families of the victims. As Philippians 4 says:
Phil 4:6-7
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
NIV
This really requires a "peace which passes all understanding."
We met up with a friend in Naivasha, Joel. He is the man that runs the orphanage called House of Hope that we helped get a cow for at this time last year. He is doing well and now has 27 kids at the orphanage (up from 23 last year). The kids were out at a nearby cottage to celebrate Christmas (with a goat roast of course)! They are all getting so big. He has asked if we could pray for them as he now has a daughter at University, one starting form 1 (High School) and 2 kids from the orphanage also starting high school. Education can be free here up to 8th grade. At the high school level it must be paid for and it is usually a boarding situation. Most kids don't have a home environment that is conducive to studying so they are sent to live at the school. Please pray for the House of Hope.
Education is such a big deal here (as everywhere) and those that have the money can end up bettering themselves. We have several people that we are trying to help get the education they need to get decent jobs. If you ever have a yearning to support a cause, we have plenty of them to choose from!
I am keeping this short this week, and I know you will understand. Please remember to cover the victims of the shooting with your prayers. God will answer.
In His Hands,
Jullie T.
HI Jullie, We are AIM missionaries living in Nairobi. We are looking for a place to getaway in Naivasha, and when I did a google search your Blog came up! The picture of the place you stayed in looks very nice. Would you be willing to share where you stayed and contact information? Thanks! Clarissa Holtz
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