Exactly TWO months from today, I will be returning to Kenya! As most of you know, 2 years ago I was blessed with the opportunity through Yellow House Children Services to volunteer as a speech-language therapist at an orphanage, a school, and a community clinic in Mombasa. While I was there, God began transforming my heart in ways I did not expect. Besides learning how to do therapy in a place with very few resources, I began building an awareness that I never had before--that there's much bigger world out there besides my own. When I got home in 2012, I immediately began to look for ways to get back and GIVE back. Over the last two years, with the help of my colleagues, we've been able to ship 2 large packages full of books, toys, and therapy materials to the school in Mombasa where I served! Because of our continued partnership with Tumaini Children's Home and Sirio School, this summer I will be following up with their teachers and students. I will also have the opportunity to organize trainings for parents and teachers in the Mombasa area who have or work with children with language & learning differences.
I am constantly amazed at how God continues to reveal His plan for our lives! He is able to use us for His Kingdom in ways we can't imagine. I am so thankful for this chance to care for these kiddos and families in Kenya again this summer, and could not be doing this without the support of Yellow House and their leadership. They are transforming lives in so many ways, and I want to continue to honor that.
I would love for you to consider donating to Yellow House Children Services and supporting their mission to provide education, therapy, and outreach to children with disabilities and their families throughout Kenya. You can do this by going to www.yellowhousechildrens.org and clicking DONATE. If you would like to give specifically towards my trip this summer, you can mail a check directly to 3415 La Branch St. APT 3, Houston, TX 77004. Your support will make a difference in more ways than one--a 6 year old learning to speak again after being struck with disease like malaria or meningitis, a student seeing a book for the first time, or a family learning how to engage with their child with autism. I thank you in advance for your many prayers and support!!
"See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have a little strength, yet you have kept my word and you have not denied my name." -Revelation 3:8
