A Few
Observations from This Side…
1. Cats and
dogs are so much fatter here.
2. I can
leave a plate of food unattended without swarms of ants devouring it.
3. Security
checkpoints are only at airports.
4. Road traffic makes sense.
5. Small
children do not roam the streets unsupervised.
6. No one
begs for anything.
After
transitioning between hotels and homes, we finally settled in one place for the
next few months. We are experiencing things that go along with re-entry like unpredictable fatigue, confusion from the copious amount of choices
and strange cravings for chili mango and ginger soda at 2:00 am.
Our
schedule changes daily as we learn about Henry’s developmental assessments. He
underwent a bunch of labs to make sure he’s parasite-free and has no
underlying condition that is causing some periodic vomiting. Extensive audio
screening revealed Henry requires hearing aids and cochlear implant surgery.
His lagging speech development is our biggest concern, but overall he’s
adjusting well to his temporary home in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Our
trip to Texas in June has been postponed until we get our Henry boy the care he
needs.
Tavin
graduated from Pagosa Springs High School on June 4th. We look back
at this last year in awe at how God provided a free, uncomplicated answer for
Tavin to complete his senior year. Thanks to some GREAT people in the education
arena in Pagosa, we watched to watch our “first-born” walk across the stage and
receive his diploma. His future holds a variety of options that we are helping
him investigate.
Since
Taleah finished 9th grade through Calvary Online, she’s busy
catching up with friends, enjoying dance class and appreciating her “favorite place in the whole world.”
We
certainly miss our dear Kenyan friends but are happy to hear the mamas continue
to meet for Bible study and accountability. The Resource Center hosted youth/children
activities for vulnerable kids from the surrounding slum while mamas’
participate in catering class and sewing training.
We still
need our faithful donors to help during this six-month furlough. With
Henry’s medical assessments and immigration issues, we are looking to God’s
provision to carry us. We feel grateful as we seek the Lord and His next phase of serving victimized mamas
and at risk children in Kisumu.
Please be
free to contact us to know more about life Among the Least in Kenya.
Asante sana for your prayers, support and encouragement.
hugs from the haugers Ooo0o
