A hole in my heart

Sitting in class today, wishing I was sitting on a plane on my way to see my babies. It's been a long week, but I can't complain. I'm sure Mama Mongla is washing all of the orphans clothes, waking up early in the morning to cook for staff and children, and I'm sure they have worries for things greater than I. Things such as "where is our next meal going to come from". Every time I get frustrate with situations that happen in my life I constantly have to remind myself that I am blessed beyond measure. I barley have anything to worry about. Cast all your cares on him because he cares for you.

Building the new orphanage!

The orphans are getting a new building! It is currently under construction and it will be a new home for both the boys and girls. God has blessed SBO so much because just two years ago, the Orphans lived in the church. In one room. Now they are living in a building that was donated by anonymous givers. The Lord is so faithful! He continually provides and he is a refuge for those who seek him. Some encouragement for the day: Seek Gods will for your life. He's gonna show you exactly what his desire is for you and soon enough, his desire will become your desire.

Mutinda (Orphan Bio #1)

 

This is Mutinda. He is 6 years old.
He has one sister at the orphanage.
Both parents have died, therefore leaving him in the care of SBO.
I first met Mutinda in 2011.
He was frail and very skinny.
After a year of care, I came back in 2012 to find him taller, stronger and not as frail.
Mutinda is extremly smart. He is one of the top students in his school.
We taught him some english words this summer and he caught on very quickly.
Loves froot loops.
Loves to be held.

Psalm 139

You discern my thoughts from afar.
You are aquainted with all my ways.
Even before I say a word, you know it.
You lay your hands upon me.
Where can I flee from your Spirit?
Even if I go to the depths of the sea, You are there.
Even the darkness is as light to you.
You formed my inmost parts.
Your works are so wonderful.
My frame was not ever hidden from you.
Every day of my life was planned out before I was born.
God, your thoughts are so precious to me.
Your thoughts towards me are more than the sand.
Search my heart and try me oh God.
See if there is any wicked way in me.
Lead me in the way everlasting.

Red Clay

"Even though the dirt will eventually wear off my feet, Kenya will never leave my heart. <3"

         Kenya 2012

If you know anything about me, you know that I love food. Some may think that being in Africa for 6 weeks would cause you to loose weight...Well in my case, you either stay the same, or gain it. The reason is becuase THE FOOD IS SO GOOD. I am not even kidding. The picture above is of me devouring the worlds best corn. I kid you not, this corn is so delish, I would eat it at every meal if I could. It is nothing like american corn. The kernals are really big and the texture is more chewy and hard. Sounds weird, but trust me. Its heaven.

Samosa

Samosa's.
The best snack. Hands down.
Fried. Beef. Seasoning. Triangles.
Delish.