More Pictures.. Enjoy!

I have been blessed with a wonderful wife!

Elliot Layne

Cleaning Elliot 

Tiffany becoming a big girl.

Mother and daughter having fun!

Our last Sunday at home. L-R Glenda, Teresa, Janelle. All expecting babies within 6 weeks. Teresa and Janelle are my sisters and they are exactly 2 years apart in age with July 11 as their Birthday. Elliot was supposed to be the last one born and he was the first one and was born on their birthday! Teresa's baby was born on the 14th (Kelsie). Janelle's baby was born on the 21st. (Janalyn)  These three cousins were born within 10 days!! 





Tiffany has grown a lot since the baby pictures above!

Waiting in the pediatrician's office

His table of many colors

Waiting....


We were waiting again... This time at another clinic.

Jacob and Wayne at Lela Bible study.

The WATER girls joined us for Bible study and they sang a few songs and the church sang them a few songs. It was a good day at Bible study!

There was plenty of food!!

Bishop is showing them the picture he took of them.

interesting...


Look what it says.... LIFE IS SHORT - Smile while you still have teeth!!! 

Installing lights on Nairobi road coming into Kisumu.


Want purple tea??

Josh can have fun even when his mouth is dirty!! 

I found this in the shop.......
Thank-you for the interest you have taken in our lives. These random pictures give you a glimpse into our lives and the sights we see. We wish each of you the blessing of God as you go through the week!! -JoeAllen for the other 3:)

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  1. UnknownJuly 24, 2016 at 1:16 PM

    Glenda, it seem's strange to see you not wearing a smock! You look good! I'm happy Elloit is doing well. Keep smiling! We miss you!

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  2. JenniferJuly 24, 2016 at 7:10 PM

    What a little cutie! So glad all is going well for you, Glenda. :)
    On our way home from Kentons wedding in Wisconsin. Felt strange this weekend with only Uncle Simons and Uncle Gilbert's there out of their generation! Think we counted 11 of the Bender first cousins there tho. :)

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  3. UnknownAugust 3, 2016 at 12:34 PM

    Hey Glenda! Congrats on your new baby boy! I was just looking at my old FMH memory book- and told Justin we should look up you all s blog! Very interesting! Keep loving your family and living for God!Im sure you are doing a great job in Kenya! - jen

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  4. UnknownAugust 3, 2016 at 12:36 PM

    Hey Glenda! Congrats on your new baby boy! I was just looking at my old FMH memory book- and told Justin we should look up you all s blog! Very interesting! Keep loving your family and living for God!Im sure you are doing a great job in Kenya! - jen

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