Rain, Rain, and more Rain… Well I think the previous heading for the newsletter was “the dry season” so it may be funny to see the opposite written here, but we certainly have entered the rainy season here at Kijabe.

Not only have we experienced a record high of rain these last two months, but we have also had our fair share of natural “events”; Tornado in the valley, earth quakes, and mudslides. Many people in the community around us lost their homes, some even their families, to the mudslides. All of these things remind me to continually put my trust in Him as He is the only constant in this ever changing life.

“But you, O LORD, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head.

I cried aloud to the LORD, and he answered me from his holy hill. I lay down and slept;

I woke again, for the LORD sustained me.”  Psalm 3:3-5

Dorm happenings… I have really enjoyed this third term with my girls. I feel like we are able to keep building our relationships closer instead of having to change things around like in previous terms. We have really enjoyed our study and discussion of “Living the Cross Centered Life” by C.J. Mahaney as a dorm. I am so blessed to be in this position where I am charged with leading these precious girls in a time of their lives when they are really seeking the Lord.

“Titchie Tales”…

My time up at Titchie continues to be a fun challenge.  We did basketball and gymnastics the first part of the term and we are now moving on to a nutrition, health and fitness unit. I am looking forward to doing this with the kids and hope I can impart on them the excitement of learning how God created the human body and the way it all works perfectly together. This next school year I have asked to work in the office doing administration things instead of teaching, but won’t find out till closer to the start of the next school year if that will work out. Whichever way, I know God will put me where He wants me to be and I won’t worry about it.

Outreach… IDP camp (internally displaced people)

Last weekend the school participated in the Outreach event. We are able to do this once a term and it is always a highlight of mine. I went to the IDP camp again where we got to love on and play with the kids that live in this community. They were displaced from the political violence that happened in 2007 after the elections. Many of these people had land and homes, but when the wrong party was elected (someone from a different tribe). Some were violently sent away from their homes, while others were simply informed this was no longer their home.  We had fun singing songs and playing games with the kiddos.

I think the kid’s favorite was when we brought out the parachute. They loved running under the chute and giggled the whole time. It is such a precious sound to me. J What always amazes me is to see the kids taking care of their younger siblings. I can’t imagine a child that is so young being held responsible to care for an even smaller child.

Ministry opportunities….

I was asked by the chaplain’s wife if I would be willing to be on the team to reach out to the single women on staff here at RVA. I decided to start a Sunday night fellowship/ praise and worship time at my apartment each week. This has already started to be a big encouragement to me and I hope to the other ladies.

Another activity I participate in each week is volleyball with the kitchen staff and other staff members. I have really enjoyed getting to know these national men and I think my volleyball skills have improved from the time too. J They are very good, so it is a little scary sometimes waiting for an imminent spike that will hit me in the face if I’m not quick enough. (yes, it has happened a few times)

I so enjoy the times I am able to have my girls over for “roommate dinners” along with different friends throughout the week for dinner. It is great to live in a close community where there are lots of times for fellowship even with the busy schedule of school.

I had such a good time at home in April getting to see my family and even many of you. Thank you for praying for that time! It was a rejuvenating time to  my spirit and I came back refreshed and ready for another term.