Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Kenya, East Africa - May 4 - Tenwek Hospital, Motor-cross and Traveling Home to Ohio

After my time at the Baby Centre in Nakuru, Kenya, I had the great privilege to travel to a small village outside of Bomet, Kenya where Tenwek Hospital is located. The hospital is well-known throughout Kenya and has been a vital ministry outreach World Gospel Mission has been heavily involved in for decades.
While there, I was able to visit with the WGM missionary doctors and their families, spend time with several of the MKs and see the hospital's outreach first hand. A 'new' WGM family had only been in Kenya for a week, so we spent some time together going over the transition and how their kids were doing through it all.

What a blessing to witness this ministry first hand after hearing about the hospital since I was a young boy!
One special treat while visiting at Tenwek was riding motorcycles with one of the MKs throughout the nearby countryside. I used to own a bike similar to these in Bolivia, so it was fun to get out for a while again.
Although this photo really can't depict much of what we could see,
we went up on a neighboring hill overlooking the valley 
where Tenwek is located. A truly beautiful country!
On Saturday and Sunday, May 4-5, I traveled back the US and actually arrived 30 minutes early into Columbus on Sunday evening. I arrived just in time to join my family for dinner celebrating my nephew's 7th birthday.

My time in in Uganda and Kenya went really well. It was a great privilege to be a part of those ministries for a few weeks and am thankful for the incredible staff and youth who serve in both countries!

Friday, May 3, 2013

Kenya, East Africa - April 30 - Baby Centre & Nakuru Game Park

After leaving Rift Valley Academy, I traveled to Nakuru where several missionaries serve. While there, I visited the Baby Centre where 2 of our missionary families serve. The Centre seeks to find homes for children who have been orphaned. There are currently just under 60 children in the home and 11 have already been adopted this year.
Also, while in Nakuru, I had the privilege to visit the Nakuru Game Park. There were many animals to see and although I didn't get to see a Hippopotamus  I saw most every other animal in the park where the they can roam free.
A couple of zebras trying to hide...
 Leopard just hanging out...
 Rhinos in the distance...
  Thompson Gazelle...
The true Impalas...
Black-backed Jackal...
 Young Giraffe siblings...
 Mother and child monkeys...
 Red-headed lizard... 
Lioness basking in the sun...
 and a Lion (plus 4 cubs) resting in the bushes.
We had a great time in the Game Park and I do appreciate the animals cooperating during my visit!