While the world anticipated the royal wedding (had no idea it was on until I turned on tv during lunch and there they were) we are anticipating an end to a long-running situation at an orphanage we know with kids we love.
Here’s a very brief update:
A couple of days ago Chuck went to Machakos to work on the permit for water on the new property, while he was away some of the kids from the orphanage came to the property looking for him. When they were told he wasn’t there and wouldn’t be back until the next day they left. Actually we were told they left saddened and had to go to a neighbors to fetch water – the well on the orphanage property is broken so they have to haul water from other places. That night we were told, and later it was verified, these kids went to the stage (where you can board a matatu, public transport) and were planning on leaving. To where they didn’t know and that’s why instead of leaving they stayed somewhere – we have no idea where but thank God they were not harmed and returned safely. A local church went to the orphanage and found no food there but was able to get something there for the kids and neighbors contacted the chief of the village.
That’s when it broke loose. The chief called the child welfare person only to basically be told it was none of his business. He made it his business and someone contacted Citizen TV (a large Kenyan television station). The news crew showed up (again Chuck wasn’t there) interviewing the chief, sub-chief, neighbors and the kids themselves. Apparently the tv station got a lot of information!
Today I was wondering if it’s ok to be happy to see the fall of an enemy? I certainly feel sorry for the guy who has been using these kids for his own financial gain and pray he repents, but in the meantime I rejoice in the knowledge that God fought this battle. He worked it out so things occurred without us. Neighbors are now involved in the lives of these kids and who knows how far reaching this act of kindness will go. May God receive all the glory for this…we were simply bystanders, watching His faithfulness!
Yes it seems things are coming to a conclusion but that actually means just the beginning. Work continues on the new children’s home (logo and name to be introduced soon!) and your prayerful consideration in assisting is greatly appreciated. Thank you for all the prayers lifted up for these kids, please continue to keep this situation in prayer.