I think its time for an update!

4 month update!

I think it is time for an update! Well, I have been in Kenya for 4 months now and I feel like the time is going by really fast! At the beginning of May, term 2 started at the school after a month long break! I was so excited to see all the kids come back. They all greeted me as Teacher Amelia with lots of hugs and it felt so good to be back at the school. As excited as I was to be back at the school, it is not always easy. It is really easy to think of the things that the school doesn’t have such as paint, paper, enough crayons, pencils, toys and books. Looking at what we don’t have can make me very discouraged, BUT in those moments I am reminded that God always provides everything that we need and he has done that for our school. Without fail, every time we needed something, someone from back home has sent me the funds for what we need and for that I am very thankful!! This has taught me to rely on God and not to worry because he always takes care of his children.

Also, at the beginning of May I also had to opportunity to go a youth councils for the Nairobi division and it was one of my favorite weekends so far. It was one of the largest youth councils I have ever been to with almost 500 youth ranging from 7-30 years of age! I had the opportunity to teach the 7-11 year olds which was a blessing. The weekend rejuvenated me and reminded me again why I am here.. which is to serve God. It was also great getting to know more youth in Kenya. One of my favorite parts of my year so far is getting to meet all the wonderful people of Kenya!

Well that is it for now..
Here is a link to see some photos of the Nairobi Youth Councils:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2085800&id=7101377&l=3b4e0208a2