It's been to long....

  Dear Friends,
  Whether you are from far or wide we also agree it has been to long since we have posted a blog.

Yes, we are in Kenya and life continues for us with a wide variety of responsibilities and activities.

  We received the sad news of a tragic accident in Ga. where one of Joe's cousins died. Ethan Yoder was having his 22nd birthday later this month but God called him out of this life. Our hearts grieve the loss of Ethan. Please pray for the Rufus Yoder Jr. family. 12 years ago another one of their sons was killed in a farm accident. It is a reminder to always be ready for our time. Life is so short. Since our last post, One of the Ahero members was brutally murdered, and the mob murdered his killer. There seems to be a certain amount of peace in the Lela area since the death of the young man several months ago, however it seems there is still caution at the wakes of burials.

  We will share numerous photo's with you again both of things we have been involved in and also various photos of the children and us.

  May God bless you and keep you!


Elliot is all into wearing a hat! It does not fit with short trousers and flipflops... but who cares, it makes him happy!

Glenda & Elliot

Elliot has arrived back to the dala from church

This is not good!!



Tiffany is a very happy Birthday girl that turned 5!

Elliot is stretched out!!


Tiffany and Elliot enjoying yogurt at FoodPlus. The lady is a representative of the company and Tiffany and Elliot have already gotten up to three free  cups in a visit! 

Tiffany and Elliot at Silpa Odongo's dala


The results of one of Elliot's bad nose bleeds through the night.

We hosted the Lela widows at our dala. All came with the exception of one. Helen, a widow from Rabuor shared with the widows. Here Glenda greets them as they come.



Lucy

Children playing

Mary Ajode
Mary Ondiek enjoying pineapple while Rufina looks on...

Rufina



Time to head home!

Elliot wanted to go along and he allowed Lina to hold him

We visited the dala of Joseph and Ruth Kisera with the Hillcrest group. They came on a mission trip.



At Rufina's dala
We had a book distribution with the Hillcrest group at the Lela Primary School near the Lela church where our Member Peter is the Head Teacher.



We were served chai after the distribution


Charles from Ahero with Maurice Kitayi from Lela. Maurice often assists me in visiting.

At the CBF AGM. The newly ordained and commissioned pastors and Deacons since the last AGM.

Flaxis Amani from Lela church. He is boarding in Kisumu with a relative because of schooling and we often take him to church and Bible Study.

Conslata with Tiffany and Elliot. She is a helper for Glenda and a friend of our children.  

At the commissioning of John Omondi, CBF Ahero

Lela cancelled their services and the cooks were from Lela. These ladies can cook!



A big improvement!!

Stan working to on the Lela gate.

Jake finishing the gate project.

Landscaping improvements at Lela church

Full enough? Mary Ondiek and Benter Ochieng

Steve and Stan shortly before leaving for their homeland. Thanks for your service!

Maurice, Moses, and Jacob


A scene from Monkey Stone


I did not take this photo but I think we would agree that this was a bad day....


Work Day at Lela. Moses & Irene, husband and wife work to sift soil.

Tiffany at work day

Tiffany and Ayla on Ayla's last trip to Kisumu before returning to her homeland

We will share several pictures of beautiful Kenya with you....














Until next time... may you be blessed!

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