by Tammy | Nov 1, 2010 | Ministry
I’m thinking the frenetic pace of the holiday has begun in the US – if I’m not mistaken it probably started sometime in July! It’s different here…I haven’t seen any advertisements for items I “just can’t live...
by Tammy | Oct 29, 2010 | Ministry
Madina Kathomi (Child No. MC112) Madina’s mother is in prison and her father has died. She was living with her older sister until she gave permission for Madina to live at Mercy Child Foundation in Koma, Kenya. Since living here her older sister has never visited. ...
by Tammy | Oct 22, 2010 | Ministry, Nice View Academy
Stephen Kiilu (Child No. 128) Stephen lives with his mother, Janet and his father is no longer living. He has two brothers. His mother has a shamba (garden) from which she sells vegetables. Stephen’s favorite color is green and he likes to play football...
by Tammy | Oct 20, 2010 | Ministry, Nice View Academy, Uncategorized
Josphat recently came up to me and said “mum, I have a big problem.” The first thought that came to mind was “yea, I know you don’t have a pencil or stubbed your toe.” I’m a mom of four and I’ve seen some “big”...
by Tammy | Oct 19, 2010 | Daily Life, Ministry
Seems I’m saying ‘thank you’ A LOT lately, but when I’m just so thankful what else can I say? How about grazie, gracias, asante? Same thing only different language but I don’t want my ‘thank-you’s’ to ever sound practiced or said out of obligation. When I say thank...
by Tammy | Oct 18, 2010 | Ministry
It was a short visit to Mercy orphanage but Sunday was shoe delivery day. Thanks go to Lucy who made sure each shoe had a match and all shoes had laces. I also discussed responsible behavior with the kids. It’s ok to ask questions and to not always like the...
