We spent the night in Nairobi, Kenya at Gracehouse Resort. I think we finally got to bed around midnight (8am your time) and got about 7 hours sleep before leaving for Naomi's Village. The breakfast at Gracehouse was fantastic. It was a buffet with so many great options for us.
After a group prayer we set out to exchange our currency (which is 96 Shillings to $1) at ABC Market and then arrived at Naomi's Village about 12 noon. After unloading our bags, getting situated in the Guest House, we united with Bob and Julie Mendonsa, the Founder and Leaders of Naomi's Village. They were able to share a quick orientation with our group of 18 and then shared their heart for how God brought them to Kenya. Their story is life-changing to hear, and we all have a true understanding of the magnitude of what God is doing in their lives, and how we have an opportunity to join God with the this week.
Out of all the people to get sick, yes, it was me (Keith). I got a tremendous headache. It turned into nauseousness and more! UGLY! MUCH BETTER NOW! I am glad it was only me who got sick. While I was resting, our team got the opportunity to play soccer with the Soccer Club and the ladies got to HOLD BABIES! It was a great afternoon of getting acclimated with our new friends here in Kenya.
Tonight was very special as we gathered together - all 18 of us, the Naomi's Village staff and all 59 children, for a time of roasting marshmallows for SMORES and singing worship songs around the campfire. For an hour we worshipped God and listened to his children sing beautiful songs of worship and praise. I will never forget that moment for the rest of my life.
We are all exhausted tonight. Jet lag should be gone after we get a good nights sleep. Thanks for reading our update and look for tomorrow's entry around this same time.
So Good - Our God is SO GOOD! (Bonface)
Adios - Keith and Cottonwood Creek Team
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