Here is an acount of he day we took the grades 1,2 and 3's on a field trip. The grade 4 and 5's got to go to the kitale show, the grade 6 and 7's went to kisumu and the 1,2 and 3's got to go to a deformed animal place. Here is an acount of what we did that day acording to my journal. Stay tuned for stories about our trip to Uganda.
David Monday November 23, 2009
After a long day on Sunday we got home, and I learned that we were taking the grade 1,2 and 3’s a field trip to the museum today. I had kind of forgotten about the field trip because it was supposed to be 2 weeks ago. Dane, Trudy and I went in early to do some Internet cafeing and then met Candice and Nancy later. When Gershom and Benta arrived with the 25 kids crammed in the back of the truck they suggested that we go to the Kitale wildlife conservation instead. Everyone was fine with that so some of us took a taxi, and and Candice managed to squeeze herself in with the kids.
My first impression of the park reminded me of the jungle part in Disney land. First we checked out the man made cave’s and huts then we went on a little hike through a very amazonish looking rain forest. There were exotic trees and there was a very muddy river through it, which looked like the perfect place for pythons and crocodiles. Unfortunately I didn’t see either. It was nice to walk through a forest again I must admit. I was told by Gershom while walking through it that only 1.8 % of Kenya is made up of trees.
After we had passed through, we came into a very open field where it was nothing but deformed animals. Truly I say unto you, I saw a cow with three eyes, 4 horns, and a very lopsided mouth. There were many animals with three legs, short legs and some with legs coming out of their backside. It was kinda weird. The kids were very excited when they got the chance to take a canoe ride in a midsized pond. After all the kids had gotten a chance, I took Benta the social worker at Mercy home in one and we paddled around a bit. That part also reminded me of Disney land because I did the same thing around Tom Sawyers’ island when our family went there. We then had fries and soda’s for lunch had packed ourselves back in the truck and headed home. Tomorrow is Uganda... WHAT?! I don’t think we know where were even staying yet.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Kisumu-Lake Victoria
Last Friday we woke up early (4:45am) to arrive at Mercy Home and board the 70 passenger bus for Kisumu. A few more teachers came than we expected so we were jam-packed but a happy crew of Standard 6 and 7 pupils. We arrived at 9:45am and quickly went on a tour of the Post Office on the main street of Kisumu. The tour lady gave a detailed account of the whole procedure in mailing and receiving mail.
We then boarded the bus again to go to the Court House-where all justice is served. The children had many questions and they were answered one by one.
Our next stop was a soda break, as we had only a few minutes to get to the Kisumu Airport for a tour of the weather station, and control tower. We felt very blessed at the airport, having seen many group like ours come and see a plane that had landed. Our group got to actually be on the field as the plane came in and get a very inspiring talk by the control tower man, who had worked in an orphanage for ten years. God is so good. Part of the man's talk was on getting good marks and trying hard at school.
Our next stop was a Game farm. We were running out of time, so we decided to forget that plan, especially when the Kenya team was going to be charged approximately $100.00 per person to get in.
Our last place of interest was a beach on Lake Victoria. There was some fish boats, and many different kinds of birds in the marshes along the lake.
Just as we got back on the bus the wind picked up and rain fell. Not a drop had fallen before then.
Our last stop was a welcome sight....lunch....supper....at a local cafe. The menu was either talapia, or stew. The children were glad of that meal!!
After supper, we loaded up and returned to Mercy Home, arriving around 10pm.
Thanks be to God for a safe and good tour of Kisumu.
Posted by Mama Trudy
We then boarded the bus again to go to the Court House-where all justice is served. The children had many questions and they were answered one by one.
Our next stop was a soda break, as we had only a few minutes to get to the Kisumu Airport for a tour of the weather station, and control tower. We felt very blessed at the airport, having seen many group like ours come and see a plane that had landed. Our group got to actually be on the field as the plane came in and get a very inspiring talk by the control tower man, who had worked in an orphanage for ten years. God is so good. Part of the man's talk was on getting good marks and trying hard at school.
Our next stop was a Game farm. We were running out of time, so we decided to forget that plan, especially when the Kenya team was going to be charged approximately $100.00 per person to get in.
Our last place of interest was a beach on Lake Victoria. There was some fish boats, and many different kinds of birds in the marshes along the lake.
Just as we got back on the bus the wind picked up and rain fell. Not a drop had fallen before then.
Our last stop was a welcome sight....lunch....supper....at a local cafe. The menu was either talapia, or stew. The children were glad of that meal!!
After supper, we loaded up and returned to Mercy Home, arriving around 10pm.
Thanks be to God for a safe and good tour of Kisumu.
Posted by Mama Trudy
Saturday, November 7, 2009
a week of stories part 5
David Friday November 6,2009
I rode on a camel today! I just had to say that first. OK, so Today we took the standard 4 and 5’s to the show. Dane went to pick them up in the morning at around 9 and Candice, Trudy, Nancy and I took a matatu and met them there. Since not all thirty of the kids could fit in the Mercy Home car, Kurshum had hired a matatu but it never showed up, so Dane had to go back and pick up the second bunch of kids.
While we waited for Dane, we took the first group in and looked at the plants and vegetables and the farm animals. Then we met up with the second group and wondered around looking at more stuff. I had a terrible stomach ach, for most of it, so I wasn’t enjoying my self. As we went along, we saw a type of freak show tent where you could see a man who had just less then half of a body, and the lady who was charging the money said Candice and I and a few kids could go in for free so we went in and there was this man, who only had a body up to his chest which was sitted in a bowl. It was pretty weird so I came out. I have now decided it wasn’t real because there is no way someone could live like that. We then had lunch, which was just plain bread and Fanta’s. Now Candice and I really wanted to ride on the camels, so we decided it would be fun if we took 6 of the kids with us. In fairness Nancy would take the rest of them on the swing set spin ride. So we paid for two camels and hoped on.
The camels were kind of kneeled down on all fours, and it was crazy when it got up because it started with its first two feet first, so I felt like I was going to fall off, it was fun when we started walking and seeing everybody get out of the way, and the little kids start crying when they saw this huge beast coming there way. The man leading the Camel just let us a short distance around the show a little bit, and then came back in a circle. When the camel went into its sitting position again, its first two legs where the first to go down, and we lurched forward and if I wasn’t holding on I would have gone straight off. After the camel ride, I saw another freak show tent that said there was a man who was part mermaid. I decided to kill my curiosity and find out what this was all about. I went in and started laughing at what I saw. 
a week of stories part 4
David Thursday November 4,2009
Today we spent the first half of the day in town. As we were about to leave, a street girl was begging us for shoes and other things, and a street boy of around 20, saw this and got very angry with the girl for persisting even when we had said no. The street boy started grabbing the girl and shoving her face down into the ground, I yelled at him and told him to get lost. He went away, but he must have told his friend. So his friend comes over with a big stick and starts threating the same girl, Candice to the rescue jumps out of the car to save her and then it dawns on her she is just as likely to be struck with the stick too. Seeing this I run over and shove the man away and tell him to beat it, but Dane wasn’t finished with him yet. Dane yells for him to come over, and lays it down for this young man that if he ever harms that girl again, then he would be very angry. The boy apologized and the girl forgave him with a Kenyan handshake. The rest of the day we spent at Mercy home. When I got home, I finally gave George the Bible I had bought him, and we sat there reading it for some time.
Today we spent the first half of the day in town. As we were about to leave, a street girl was begging us for shoes and other things, and a street boy of around 20, saw this and got very angry with the girl for persisting even when we had said no. The street boy started grabbing the girl and shoving her face down into the ground, I yelled at him and told him to get lost. He went away, but he must have told his friend. So his friend comes over with a big stick and starts threating the same girl, Candice to the rescue jumps out of the car to save her and then it dawns on her she is just as likely to be struck with the stick too. Seeing this I run over and shove the man away and tell him to beat it, but Dane wasn’t finished with him yet. Dane yells for him to come over, and lays it down for this young man that if he ever harms that girl again, then he would be very angry. The boy apologized and the girl forgave him with a Kenyan handshake. The rest of the day we spent at Mercy home. When I got home, I finally gave George the Bible I had bought him, and we sat there reading it for some time.
a week of stories part 3
David Wednesday November 4, 2009
Today was the first day of the Kitale agriculture show. Candice, Dane and I, met Benson and Esther there at 10 am. This show is a big deal here and attracts thousands and thousands of people, mostly school students. Since today was opening day it wasn’t very crowded. The first thing Dane and Benson wanted to see was the green house where they had tomatoes growing. The reason why is because were going to build a green house pretty soon at Mercy Home, and also have tomatoes. We also looked at perfectly grown, cabbages, corn, and coffee trees. After we had looked at the plants and vegetables, we looked at the farm animals. We saw some pigs, ducks, rabbets, chickens, cows, and my personal favorite, goats. A goats appearance reminds me of men trapped forever as a goat. The sound they make is hilarious too. Around noon we went for lunch and Benson picked a place for us. Outside of the hotel we saw a small pen of chickens, beside the pen was a bqq where a lady had a plucked chicken on a stick and was roasting it. The chicken’s neck was still even a little bloody. It was then that I decided not to order chicken before I even went into the place. We all sat down, and before I had time to look at the menu, Ehster had shouted something at the waiter, and a few minutes later the waiter brought each of us a nice fresh piece of chicken with French fries. Now that’s the Kenyan way of doing things. I can’t imagine that would go over to well in Canada. Ordering Chicken and the next minute here the chicken squawking in the back for its life. It turned out to be the best chicken I have had here since. After Lunch Candice and I wondered around the show looking for the supposed Camels but we found out later they would be there on Friday. Candice decided to be brave and go on a swing set amusement park ride while I watched. As I was watching I was standing next to some people setting up speakers, and within minutes they started pumping out Kenyan rap music and one high school boy started to groove to it like there was no tomorrow. Pretty soon it became infectious and there must have been 20 students all dancing and jamming out to the music. That’s one of the cool things I’ve noticed about Africans, it doesn’t matter who you are, how old you are, and what your gender is, they all can dance with remarkable talent. It was quite a site to see; how everyone just lets them selves go and jam out to the music. As for me I just filmed them with my camera. We left the show, and Dane and I went with Benson and Esther back to Mercy Home, but Candice decided to get dropped off at home. That night, we had our usual delicious dinner, and devotions then I went to bed.
Today was the first day of the Kitale agriculture show. Candice, Dane and I, met Benson and Esther there at 10 am. This show is a big deal here and attracts thousands and thousands of people, mostly school students. Since today was opening day it wasn’t very crowded. The first thing Dane and Benson wanted to see was the green house where they had tomatoes growing. The reason why is because were going to build a green house pretty soon at Mercy Home, and also have tomatoes. We also looked at perfectly grown, cabbages, corn, and coffee trees. After we had looked at the plants and vegetables, we looked at the farm animals. We saw some pigs, ducks, rabbets, chickens, cows, and my personal favorite, goats. A goats appearance reminds me of men trapped forever as a goat. The sound they make is hilarious too. Around noon we went for lunch and Benson picked a place for us. Outside of the hotel we saw a small pen of chickens, beside the pen was a bqq where a lady had a plucked chicken on a stick and was roasting it. The chicken’s neck was still even a little bloody. It was then that I decided not to order chicken before I even went into the place. We all sat down, and before I had time to look at the menu, Ehster had shouted something at the waiter, and a few minutes later the waiter brought each of us a nice fresh piece of chicken with French fries. Now that’s the Kenyan way of doing things. I can’t imagine that would go over to well in Canada. Ordering Chicken and the next minute here the chicken squawking in the back for its life. It turned out to be the best chicken I have had here since. After Lunch Candice and I wondered around the show looking for the supposed Camels but we found out later they would be there on Friday. Candice decided to be brave and go on a swing set amusement park ride while I watched. As I was watching I was standing next to some people setting up speakers, and within minutes they started pumping out Kenyan rap music and one high school boy started to groove to it like there was no tomorrow. Pretty soon it became infectious and there must have been 20 students all dancing and jamming out to the music. That’s one of the cool things I’ve noticed about Africans, it doesn’t matter who you are, how old you are, and what your gender is, they all can dance with remarkable talent. It was quite a site to see; how everyone just lets them selves go and jam out to the music. As for me I just filmed them with my camera. We left the show, and Dane and I went with Benson and Esther back to Mercy Home, but Candice decided to get dropped off at home. That night, we had our usual delicious dinner, and devotions then I went to bed.
a week of stories part 2
David Monday November 2,2009
This morning I had to read like 7 chapters of the Purpose Driven Life, because today we were doing the study. It was all about over coming our obstacles and temptations, which God made us with so that we could over come them and become stronger individuals. I had never thought about it that way, and I find it helps a lot in day-to-day life. After Devotions I spent my day at Laban’s cafe, eating Githeria, going to Stellahs School at lunch and meeting all the class 6 and 7s. I also took a walk with my friend Rita and sorted beans with Laben. The rest of the team went into town for the day. As we had just finished dinner, Laben got a call from David and his friend Titus, saying they were trying to take the red car home from the garage, but it had died right in the middle of town. Dane, Geoffrey, Laban, and I went to town to pick them up. Dane looked at the car for several minutes but could see no problem. We then tried to push it and see if we could start it that way, but no luck, so we did things the Kenya way. we got a 6-foot rope, tied one end onto the none working car and one end on the working car and towed it back home. Technically, it all seemed extremely sketchy to me especially with such a small rope. All the way home there is huge speed bumps with no markings, which could easily pose problems. David’s friend Titus did a remarkable job with his break work though, and we got home safe with no bumper to bumper’s. Just another day in Kenya.
This morning I had to read like 7 chapters of the Purpose Driven Life, because today we were doing the study. It was all about over coming our obstacles and temptations, which God made us with so that we could over come them and become stronger individuals. I had never thought about it that way, and I find it helps a lot in day-to-day life. After Devotions I spent my day at Laban’s cafe, eating Githeria, going to Stellahs School at lunch and meeting all the class 6 and 7s. I also took a walk with my friend Rita and sorted beans with Laben. The rest of the team went into town for the day. As we had just finished dinner, Laben got a call from David and his friend Titus, saying they were trying to take the red car home from the garage, but it had died right in the middle of town. Dane, Geoffrey, Laban, and I went to town to pick them up. Dane looked at the car for several minutes but could see no problem. We then tried to push it and see if we could start it that way, but no luck, so we did things the Kenya way. we got a 6-foot rope, tied one end onto the none working car and one end on the working car and towed it back home. Technically, it all seemed extremely sketchy to me especially with such a small rope. All the way home there is huge speed bumps with no markings, which could easily pose problems. David’s friend Titus did a remarkable job with his break work though, and we got home safe with no bumper to bumper’s. Just another day in Kenya.
A week of stories.
Its David here. These are some stories I have written straight from my personal Journal entries.
David Saturday October 31, 2009
Let me start off by saying Saturday here is my favorite day. This particular Saturday did not disappoint me. Today we finally took a break from Kitale town, which I was pleased to take a break from and I’m sure my wallet was too. We went straight to Mercy Home, and started arranging who would be going to Cabiafwye, the girl’s school, to see Jennifer, Elizabeth and Sarah (our Mercy home students in high school). Since last time it was the girls who got to go, they arranged for mostly boys to go this time with the exceptions of Susan and another girl. So we got to the school and we quickly realized that it wasn’t visiting day after all. However, the girls did get to visit with us. Having had come to the school before I knew I had to make sure to go into all the classrooms and get lots of pictures of me with the beautiful Cabiafwya girls. We had a nice time out there, and I eagerly anticipate the next visiting date.
When our team got home, Candice and I decided to stop by Laban’s to have a cup of tea. While having that cup of tea Candice and I got talking to our friend George and he introduced us to his friends Elias. He told me Elias is not a saved, like himself. I asked George what was hindering him and he told me he faces a lot of temptations and he didn’t think he could over come them. As I was ministering to George, Candice ministered to the other man. We explained to them that you don’t want to wait even until tomorrow to be saved, because you never know if you will die from some freak accident, or Jesus himself comes back. After more discussion, the one Candice was ministering too, decided to accept the Lord right there on the spot in Labans hotel. But George was not ready yet. I could see George was in a war within himself, there were things he did not want to let go of, and every time he was close to surrendering, he would shake his head and let out a nervous laugh. It came to a point in the night after a good long pause of silence where he sayed he would like to be saved and I prayed with him. These are new territories for me, territories that are not possible without the help of God through me. After I got home, I couldn’t help but burst into Candice’s room and tell her the news. Pretty soon Nancy, Dane and Trudy were wondering what the commotion was and I shared with them. After devotions I told Stellah about George and she told me that just last night she had had a dream where George had quit drinking, and all the other things he was caught up in and had become saved. WOW.
David Saturday October 31, 2009
Let me start off by saying Saturday here is my favorite day. This particular Saturday did not disappoint me. Today we finally took a break from Kitale town, which I was pleased to take a break from and I’m sure my wallet was too. We went straight to Mercy Home, and started arranging who would be going to Cabiafwye, the girl’s school, to see Jennifer, Elizabeth and Sarah (our Mercy home students in high school). Since last time it was the girls who got to go, they arranged for mostly boys to go this time with the exceptions of Susan and another girl. So we got to the school and we quickly realized that it wasn’t visiting day after all. However, the girls did get to visit with us. Having had come to the school before I knew I had to make sure to go into all the classrooms and get lots of pictures of me with the beautiful Cabiafwya girls. We had a nice time out there, and I eagerly anticipate the next visiting date.
When our team got home, Candice and I decided to stop by Laban’s to have a cup of tea. While having that cup of tea Candice and I got talking to our friend George and he introduced us to his friends Elias. He told me Elias is not a saved, like himself. I asked George what was hindering him and he told me he faces a lot of temptations and he didn’t think he could over come them. As I was ministering to George, Candice ministered to the other man. We explained to them that you don’t want to wait even until tomorrow to be saved, because you never know if you will die from some freak accident, or Jesus himself comes back. After more discussion, the one Candice was ministering too, decided to accept the Lord right there on the spot in Labans hotel. But George was not ready yet. I could see George was in a war within himself, there were things he did not want to let go of, and every time he was close to surrendering, he would shake his head and let out a nervous laugh. It came to a point in the night after a good long pause of silence where he sayed he would like to be saved and I prayed with him. These are new territories for me, territories that are not possible without the help of God through me. After I got home, I couldn’t help but burst into Candice’s room and tell her the news. Pretty soon Nancy, Dane and Trudy were wondering what the commotion was and I shared with them. After devotions I told Stellah about George and she told me that just last night she had had a dream where George had quit drinking, and all the other things he was caught up in and had become saved. WOW.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
An amazing Week!!
Hi folks back home.
Our team is doing well. Today we are checking out the tomato greenhouses at the Showgrounds in Kitale. After the Kuku roof is on at the end of this week we are hoping to get a greenhouse started.
Everyone is healthy now. Praise God for that!
Our weeks go by rather quickly
Last Friday night we had a BBQ at Transformed International headquarters. We met many other missionaries who were doing many different ministries here along with us. It was our first salad for some of us older folks, as we usually don't eat it.(not sure how it is washed and prepared). The steak was tough but we sure enjoyed it!
On the past Saturday we went to visit three of the big girls at their school out of Kimini. They enjoyed our visit and goodies we brought(just in time for exams next week).
On Sunday some of our host family, Laban(nephew and son David) came to our church. They were welcomed and the children enjoyed a new face to hang around with. I was preaching on PurposeDriven Life--how to be a disciple of Jesus.
Last week was an amazing week. Two of Dane and David's Sunday school class students accepted Christ. That same day, one of the congregation a man named John had come forward to accept Christ. Also, several days later, David and Candice had the honor of leading two young people to Christ near our host's home.(watch for more from the young folks about that)
Our Women's church group is meeting at Josephine's place(kimini) this week. This dear lady walks two km. one way to attend our weekly meeting and then walks back home.
posted by Mama Trudy
Our team is doing well. Today we are checking out the tomato greenhouses at the Showgrounds in Kitale. After the Kuku roof is on at the end of this week we are hoping to get a greenhouse started.
Everyone is healthy now. Praise God for that!
Our weeks go by rather quickly
Last Friday night we had a BBQ at Transformed International headquarters. We met many other missionaries who were doing many different ministries here along with us. It was our first salad for some of us older folks, as we usually don't eat it.(not sure how it is washed and prepared). The steak was tough but we sure enjoyed it!
On the past Saturday we went to visit three of the big girls at their school out of Kimini. They enjoyed our visit and goodies we brought(just in time for exams next week).
On Sunday some of our host family, Laban(nephew and son David) came to our church. They were welcomed and the children enjoyed a new face to hang around with. I was preaching on PurposeDriven Life--how to be a disciple of Jesus.
Last week was an amazing week. Two of Dane and David's Sunday school class students accepted Christ. That same day, one of the congregation a man named John had come forward to accept Christ. Also, several days later, David and Candice had the honor of leading two young people to Christ near our host's home.(watch for more from the young folks about that)
Our Women's church group is meeting at Josephine's place(kimini) this week. This dear lady walks two km. one way to attend our weekly meeting and then walks back home.
posted by Mama Trudy
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