Day 3

Today was another good day, The weather was perfect. I think that this must be the best time of the year to be here--it's just going into spring. I worked at the RVA again today. I will try to find out the detail on the number of students and staff that live there. I am impressed each time that I am there of the sacrifices that so many make in the name of Christ. Today as I filed and organized new student information I prayed for the families who's paperwork was in front of me. These are missionaries from countries all over the world, too many to mention.
At 10:30, I joined the staff for "tea". It was nice to meet some of the teachers and share. we had a prayer time and sharing. It was wonderful. I am impressed on the many people who have committed their lives to this place and call it home. Our two weeks seems insignificant, compared to the years and decades that others do.

At lunch time, Mitch and I walked to the vendor market that I visited yesterday. Miriam wasn't there, but I bought some vegetables for dinner. We hope to post a picture for you...we have dial-up here, so we'll see...

I wasn't able to make my contact for the children's hospital today, so I'm hoping tomorrow. There is an Orphanage in Nairobi that I'm hoping to visit on Friday. We met the two young missionaries that run it. The wife is a graduate of the RVA and her African husband is a pastor. They are a very cute couple and really wanted us to come visit them. They have over 150 kids in their orphanage. They told us that many of the orphanages are having to close down due to the high fuel costs therefore everything is costing more. They said it's so sad because the country was really starting to get a grip on the situation and now with so many orphanages closing, kids are back out on the street. I asked them how much it is costing and they said what used to cost $30.00/month to support a child is now near $100.00! That's a big difference. Please pray for this young couple and their work in Nairobi. I hope to see them and will report to you what I see.

I will make Mitch tell you about the Hospital...I visited it with him today and it is very sad. The halls are packed with people waiting to receive care. I met the Medical Director and he said we have no idea how much they need Mitch here right now. Apparently September is a transition month and they are understaffed. God knew the timing.

I still miss my kids...as I write this, my girls are just getting to school. I hope to bring them back here with us, so that they can experience what we are. Thanks for your continued prayer, you are all so special to us.

Blessings,
Amy