Today we kind of had a plan of action. We have come to know that having a plan and actually sticking to it are next to impossible here in Kenya but we are accustomed to it. However, no matter how accustomed to it we are it can still be frustrating. Today was no exception. Things needed to be done today for government deadline purposes. Appointments were delayed, and outside our control, making the rest of the day off kilter. Deliveries (to meet government deadlines) which were scheduled for the morning had to be pushed off to afternoon while deliveries to C4KK didn’t arrive on time…actually the delivery hasn’t arrived as of this writing so I’m hoping it still shows up today.
Now, all that is just a nuisance compared to what happened later in the day….4 boys arrived at C4KK, after being left outside last night to sleep on the ground, requesting food and guidance. I know this type of thing (and much worse) happens all over Kenya and this is “nothing new” but that doesn’t make it any easier to deal with and be faced with. Their “pastor” had dropped them off at a nearby shop last night and then left to go back to his home (approximately 6 hours away). He told the boys to find someplace to sleep, but the oldest boy is only in 6th grade and they simply decided to sleep on the ground next to the shop.
Arrangements are being made as I write for the boys’ safety and where they’ll sleep tonight. Can’t get into it much here but we’ll make sure things are ok.
I know I don’t mention all these types of situations, but we are faced with these and similar conflicts each and every day so your prayers are appreciated and very much needed!