Luxury

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and will all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.”  -Mark 12:30

As the end of my trip is slowly approaching it makes me think of how blessed I am. One of the big things I have learned about the people of Kenya is that many things that are necessities for us are luxuries for them. Here are a couple…..

1.     Running water is a luxury… most everyone doesn’t have it

2.     Silver ware is not needed, everyone uses there hands

3.     Bottled water is a big luxury… usually only visitors use it.

4.     Any form of transportation besides walking is a huge luxury/blessing

5.     Washing machines are almost unheard of in Kenya making it a huge luxury

6.     Having a pair of functional shoes is a luxury

7.     Most everyone’s clothes do not fit right so having proper clothes is a huge luxury

8.     Braces are so expensive to the people of Kenya… around 6,000 shillings, which equals around $700. (crazy to think of the difference in prices)

9.     Toys are a luxury

1.    Crayons brighten every kids day and you can tell it is a big luxury

1.    Most kids in Kenya don’t have a living mother or father who provides proper emotional growth. Having someone to hold them and hug them is a luxury.

1.   Getting told they are loved is a big deal to every child here… it brightens their whole appearance

1.     Going to high school is a luxury because it is very expensive.

It is amazing to think of all these things are luxuries because I grew up thinking they were necessities. The Lord is really revealing to me how blessed I am and how much his people are in need of a savior. Thank you Lord for providing a safe place for all of us to rest… you are truly amazing!

I told one of the orphans named Mary that we were leaving in a couple days and she turned to me and said "no don't go!" It was one of my favorite quotes from the day! How will I be able to leave these babies!

blowing bubbles for the kiddos!

Shamilla's little boy is on the left and Evarlyn's two kids are on the right! So blessed to meet them!

Amos loves bubbles.... and so do I!

My girl, Jackline!

Isaiah.. you are so loved!

Jackline painting my nails!

Isabelle one of the dorm parents! She is a huge blessing to the BCC!

All the dorm parents... I love them!

the twins!

my favorite pic! I am going to miss this angel!

Victor loves making faces..

such handsome boys!

Michael!

Me and AM with Elisabeth!

You are a blessing Liz!

throwin what we know! GO CHI O!

the twins... can I take them home?

The cows at the BCC!

moto of the BCC!

"Even when the storm comes... I am washed by the water!"