BOLD BEAUTY

Yesterday we were able to sleep in a little bit!! Yay!! We went to visit and play with the children at APDK which stands for the Association of Physical Disabilities of Kenya. APDK serves children that have disabilities like club foot, polio, or anything else hindering them.  They make special shoes, crutches, braces, and esthetics for them to walk.  The children there are so strong.  They have to endure physical therapy which can cause a lot of pain, but they are still so happy!  Also they are so bold! It doesn't matter that they can't walk "normally". It doesn't stop them from running up to give you a hug or say hello.  There are patients there that have to stay there for 6-8 months, so for the girls, we put together manicure sets for them to keep and we did their nails.  For the boys, we put together toothbrushes and toothpaste with LifeSavers in them.  For all the children there young and old, we did face painting! That was my favorite because it didn't matter how good the picture was or if it looked like what they had asked for, but that they were getting attention and love from people.  I found out that I can draw a scorpion which was cool! A boy named Jack asked for one on his arm like a tattoo.  It was worth the effort to see the smile on his face. It was a great start to the day.

Then we went to Yul's.  It is a restaurant by the beach.  It was so beautiful and it was so good! I was able to get a taste of home with the Texas Rocker Cheese burger.  It was topped off with amazing ice cream.

To end the day we went SHOPPING.  It was an experience.  You have all these vendors begging you to come to their shop and buy their stuff or in their words "advertise me".  We learned how to bargain and negotiate.  It doesn't always work, but you learn when to walk away.

It is all so beautiful! The people and the land. God has been so good and moving throughout Kenya! Even when we are tired, our hope and love for God and the people of Kenya keep us going!

We send our love!!
Sarah

"and those who hope in the Lord with retain their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary; will walk and not faint."         -Isaiah 40:31