As Bible School in a
Briefcase graduate, Pr Oguna is one of many well-trained pastors who serve
the Lord in Kenya. His ministry is filled with the presence of the Lord and he
has an exhibited passion to serve his community. Surprised by Hope recently had
the privilege of delivering the Entrepreneurship Series teaching-ministry at
his church in Watamu. My short notice made class size small, but what...
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Sensible Shoes for Jesus Gathering Center School from Sharon
The children of Jesus Gathering Center School in Watamu, Kenya.
Jiggers. Of all the times I've tenderly cared for the
piglets attached to so many lovely children's feet, this washing was one of
most sad. These tiny shoeless toes are covered with jiggers (sand fleas).
Jiggers are a parasitic worm that lives in the ground and burrows into the feet
of my lovely shoeless children and multiples. There's...
The Shoes Walked Off
Some far away places are best reached by special hire taxi
(regular cars whose driver picks up anyone willing to pay). When riding in such
a vehicle, perhaps up to nine people in a 5-seater car, all the goods are
stowed in the trunk. Sometimes (on purpose or by accident) those goods just
aren't there when you arrive at your destination. That's what happened to
Francis, a young man who offered to...
Thursday, October 9, 2014
A Dolly for Yusuf from Larry
When I entered the pediatric ward of Malindi Hospital, one
mama dressed in beautiful bright colors was sitting on the waiting bench with
her small boy who was sprawled across her arms. Yusuf was obviously very sick -
lethargy from fever and a bit of a garbled breath. Through an interpreter, mama
said she'd been waiting since noon to be seen. It was now after 5:00.
Given her attire and her lack...
Happy Independence Day, Uganda!
On October 9 Uganda celebrates Independence Day. Prior to
its independence in 1962, Uganda was ruled as a British colony. Uganda's early
leadership history is marked by first having joint leadership between an
elected president and a kabaka (king). The pair was overthrown, the kingdoms
abolished, and a new president was appointed without elections. In 1971 Idi
Amin successfully overthrew the current...
Monday, October 6, 2014
A Dolly for Anana from Molli
Anana peeked at me through her mother's scarf in fear of the
mzungu, though living in Malindi town should have soothed those fears some time
ago. As we waited for Sunday service at Malindi Methodist Church to begin, she
continued peeking with such curiosity. One of those peeks, though, was rewarded
with this beautiful dolly wearing a sparkly purple butterfly dress. Anana
noticed the sparkles looked...
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