BethanyKids

Back in Kijabe for the weekend--it's amazing the comfort free wireless, a comfy couch, and American community can bring:) The past two weeks at Joytown have been relatively uneventful, but I have written a few stories. It is such a blessing and privilege to write about these children. I knew they were going to have a major impact on my life, but I never dreamed the positive influence they would have. Honestly, children at Joytown are always smiling. Sometimes, they will pull their wheelchairs up to our door and wait, just to say hello.

I have been overwhelmed with BethanyKids' impact on this country.

A few facts:

• In 2001, the population of Kenya was around 35 million. Of this large number, only two were plastic surgeons and twelve neurosurgeons.
• BethanyKids is based at Kijabe Hospital and has never turned a family away because of financial reasons.
• They performed over 2,200 surgeries in 2010 alone.

What an enormous blessing this Christian hospital is to Kenya! Please visit their website or facebook page to see the work the Lord is doing.

A few prayer requests for the upcoming week:

1. Strength and motivation to serve the Lord and His children in the small things.

2. Prayer that the reading program and "tea party"classes will be up and going before the semester ends.

3. BethanyKids is in need of another physical therapist soon:)

Thank you so much for your prayers!!