Author Archives: MMK

It’s our last day in Kenya! This morning we got the experience everyone travels here for, Safari! 🦒🐘🐆Of all nights, it rained hard last night! We have had such beautiful weather otherwise, with just a few afternoon sprinkles on a couple of days. Although the rain had stopped by sunrise when we set out itContinue reading “Safari 🦒🦁🐘”

It is amazing to be in the land so beautifully written about in Out of Africa; West With the Night; Circling the Sun; The Snows of Kilimanjaro…! Today we were greeted warmly at Compassion’s national office. Actually it is headquarters for their regional operations throughout Africa. I am inspired and encouraged by this organization’s commitmentContinue reading “At the foot of the Ngong Hills”

Something I have noticed here in Kenya is bathrooms separated not just by gender but for adults & children. Today I asked about this & was told it is to protect children. I think it is an excellent idea.

Welcome to Kenya where the lines are nonexistent for the ancient amusement park rides! 😂 I screamed so loud on the roller coaster because I was terrified we’d fly off the rusty track at any moment or a little lap belt would fail & one of us would go flying off. And what did “myContinue reading “Fun Day!🎈”

My hair is more beautiful than ever after all that love it received yesterday. 😊 In a few moments we are off to meet Joseph. 🎊 The food here in Kenya is so wonderful. But the thing is it is important to finish your plate. My problem is that I want to try a littleContinue reading “Today’s the Day!”

The thing about the children here is they are so open and accepting. We are a novelty. Our skin. Our hair. Today I was surrounded by all these sweet faces, little uniformed people. Then their hands begin to reach out, touching my skin, my hair. Soon I let them take my hair out of itsContinue reading “I Made So Many Friends Today!”

Today was what Sunday should be. A relaxed breakfast before we headed to a local church affiliated with Compassion to worship. Poor Q was not used to a two hour service since our Catholic mass is typically one hour. And most of it was in Swahili although the pastor tried to accommodate us by readingContinue reading “Sunday”

We received another beautiful warm welcome at one of the child development centers today. I have also been so impressed by our group leader. She has such a humble heart and is so wise. She has so many life-changing stories to share and has traveled all over. We are in very good hands. The churchContinue reading “My ❤️ is so full”