Figuring out if people are lying just to get kids into C4KK could be a full time job. Re-explaining what paperwork is required by the Kenyan government, not us, to someone who just wants to get rid of a child is exhausting. Hearing the request for transport because the person bringing the kids didn’t come prepared to actually leave the facility and go home is almost laughable. Telling a student that just because they did poorly on one exam (final exam for Class 8 ) their options for moving to secondary school are extremely limited and it might just be better to repeat Class 8 (at the age of 16 no less) is heartbreaking.
These are tough situations (among many we encounter daily) and I’ve had my share of greedy moments and selfish times which contribute to tough situations (still do, forgive me) so I have no right to judge….but that doesn’t mean I’m oblivious to the reality that helping kids in Kenya is a tough job where control must be given to God, not man (or woman). And following God’s lead doesn’t mean ignoring the circumstances we are faced with either, but handling them in a Christ-like manner instead. Not always easy for me and what makes it even harder is knowing the kids are the victim in all this greed and selfishness.
Each day I’m faced with the opportunity to give more of my life to Christ…some days I fail, other times I do a decent job. Ultimately though is the fact my love for God must override any feelings of “poor me” or being judgmental. Giving up control to the One who can use me for His purpose is a daily adventure.