A few words from the principal of Nice View Academy
Not only is she great with the kids, but she's a wonderful friend! We are so thankful she is at the Academy!
Medical update
We've had a couple of posts on Madina (check those out here and here) and her medical condition. We had been told (by a local clinician) her diagnosis was elephantiasis, but with her recent visit to Kijabe Hospital Dr. Peter Nthamba has diagnosed her with early stage...
Census time in Kenya
Kenya has begun their 2009 census and they had several "interesting" questions... Here is an email from Pauline (wife of Gideon, who is the Director at Nice View Academy/Orphanage in Tala, Kenya-one of the three orphanages we work with) explaining some of the...
26 years!
Today Chuck and I have been married for 26 years! We've actually know each other 31 years, started dating at 15 (before either of us could drive), engaged at 19 and married at 20. What a journey it's been and continues to be, especially as we...
Meet James!
I've introduced you to Eric and Grace, now here is James. James is the eldest of Gideon and Pauline. As I mentioned before, James is a great kid (sorry James - young man!) I love his curiosity and his willingness to learn new things. I pray the...
Letters
We received a few letters from kids at Nice View who had written their sponsors here in the US. As we live our lives, life happens to all of us. We go through tough times and good times, but part of these kids' tough times are watching people around them starve. ...
Introductions…
I'd like to introduce you to Grace... Grace had the privilege of being in two weddings recently! And Eric, who received some neat clothes for his birthday. Even though they are twins, they have very...
Lifestyle changes
At a gathering for Visio Dei church we were asked to speak for a few minutes. They are having monthly gatherings outside their church building to take the church to the city rather than make the city come to the church. First, thank you Pastor Zook for the...
Walks to the Academy
I never noticed this before but it looks like the cow is talking to Chuck! These cows (unfortunately one has died) would stay at the Academy just wandering around and giving what little milk they could. During school break they would be brought back...
Reminiscing
Thought I'd show you a few reasons why I'm missing Kenya: My sister, Pauline (left) and her laugh. She is usually such a happy person and therefore laughs a lot! My brother Gideon. He has such words of wisdom. Around most people...