No class... now what?

We had the entire month of December off to "rest." Where did the time go anyways? I have two more days before class begins again! What did I even do?

First, I went to a children's home in Dagoretti. We did a lesson about sharing and colored and sung songs and made clothe pin angels. It was great!


Well, then I was pretty sick- what's new. After, I traveled to Mombasa with my friend from Church. While there we went to the beach. I learned to wind surf. We stayed with her aunt and uncle who were awesome! We went to see some animals. We also went to this sweet cultural village thingy! You walk through the woods and see different examples of homes of 7 of the 42 tribes in Kenya. They also speak in thier language, dance, sing, grind millet and corn... it was really informational and exciting! We also visited a friend in Milindi which was great as well!


Then came home and planned, shopped for, baked for and then executed an amazing Christmas dinner/program with friends and fam on compus! David and I baked for hours- cookies, banana bread, chicken, green bean cassarole and deviled eggs and then on the day of Christmas the american food and traditions were met with food and traditions from Kenya, Zambia, Lyberia, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Denmark and Congo. It was an international extravaganza!


Then I was sick again... what the heck!?? Then I traveled to Machakos and Kali. Had an amazing time there with the Kisuas! Went to Suvia Children's Home. This is the orphanage that GSLC helped build last year. When we left much was unfinished and there were no children. Now there are 26 wonderfu, vibrant, smart and gifted girls there! They sung, danced, gave poems for us. They also introduced themselves and told us what they wanted to be when they grew up. One wanted to be the president of Kenya! I believe she can with support and opportunities... so please pray for all of the girls and please search your heart if you would like to sponser one of the children this year!


Also while in Kali, I was able to attend a youth rally which was soo packed! that was encouraging and exciting! I ministered with two songs (sing and guitar) that I pray blessed the youth's lifes: Trading My Sorrows and Light the Fire. The youth were so amzing though with their songs and dance and an original wonderful song by Bahola.... wow!


I returned to NEGST in time for New Years! Which was probably the best one yet! I ate dinner with the fam and freinds- chapo, katchumbari, cabbage, pilau, stew, chai.... We then ushered in the new year with songs and dance, prayer and a Word from papa! Then we headed out to TSO (Totally Sold Out)! SO awesome! We danced all night to Kenyan Gospel artists! Wow!


In the middle of all these things, i was able to hang out with some pretty awesome people. I learned a new game called Settlers, which I am addicted to. I read a book. Watched the entire first season of Criminal Minds... love it! And just enjoyed myself. At the same time, have been in reflection and prayer... about service, forgiveness, and newness. Please pray with and for me!