The first words when I arrived at Joytown were, "Oh you're Gray, we have been praying for you!" It's hard to explain the feeling of actually being at a place that you have thought of for so long. The word that comes to my mind is peace. I feel as if I have known this place before and I am only returning. What a blessing!
My roommate, Marisa and I stayed with the Wilson family this weekend. They are a wonderful Scottish family who answered any and every question we had about the next six months. We are moving to Joytown tomorrow, but dropped by yesterday. The school consists of over 300 children, greeting us with smiles radiating with happiness. Dr. Bransford spent the morning with us touring the school where we met the BethanyKids staff. I cannot wait to work with the people who love these students day in and day out.
Once we left Joytown, we visited Rift Valley Academy and Kijabe Hospital--both about an hour and a half drive from the school. Hopefully, we will be able to visit again. Here are a few pictures of my first view of Joytown-of course, there will be many, many more to come. Thank you again for all of your encouraging notes, prayers, and simply your interest in this part of my life!
Me, Marisa, and our new friend Emily Woods with sweet children from Joytown
Precious little Janet
Moses who will never smile for the camera
BethanyKids staff at Joytown
Our room:) Bunk beds are to the right
This just made my day! The kids look absolutely wonderful. I am SO excited for you; happy you made it there, and I know that the Lord is watching over you and those wonderful kids so much. Love the pictures! Talk to you soon :) Love you to the moon and back
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are there and loved! You are loved here too. Praying daily for you. I forgot to tell you about what Carter said about five years ago when Daniel started volunteering for Little Lighthouse. We told him about people with disabilities. He said, "Not disabilities, possibilities!" And it stuck. I thought of that when I saw the sign...
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