How can I summarize a trip like the one I just experienced? Words could never truly express all that we did and all that we saw and for the first time in my life I am speechless! (no laughing)

 I do believe that “family homecoming” comes close to describing the experience. As I stood and watched Julie, Kris, Wendell and Kathy enveloped into warm loving hugs, I wondered if I too would be so blessed. Then they turned to us, the new comers in the group, hugged us, and said “feel welcome, you are home” Wow what a feeling!! To witness the rekindling of old relationships and watch new ones evolve was a privilege.

The children are amazing. They love God and it shows in their faces, singing, dancing and praying. They are eager to learn all that they can, work hard to complete their chores and play with reckless abandon. We all can learn a lot from them!

God is alive and working in Riamukurwe Parish, giving hope and comfort to many. These people are Christ centered with a robust prayer life.  They are eager to share their churches, their homes and their food with all who come. Their desire is to worship, pray and work side by side with us.

This relationship between Meadows and the children’s homes must continue, it is one that is blessed by God.  I know this because I have seen it, lived it and been changed by it!

I might have said goodbye to my Kenyan family but it will not be forever. I know that I will be welcomed home and when I return, my hope is that many of you will come with me!

Yours In Christ,

Kaki