Who I am: I am Michele and I went to Kenya to take part in the 410 Bridge’s “Christmas in Kenya” initiative. Basically, that means I helped to deliver a lot of gifts to some amazing people and was able to spend a lot of time visiting people in their communities. It rocked!!!
whirlyball and other good times with the Kenya peeps...
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Last Saturday was a glorious day! Most of the Atlanta crew, some of the North Carolina crew, and 3 of the 410 Bridge Kenyan staff were able to spend an entire day being goofy, sharing stories, being goofy, playing games...and oh, did I mention, being goofy? :O)
The day began with BBQ at the Smith’s house in Marietta, along with Guitar Hero, pool (the game, not swimming), dancing in various
how can I help kenya? how can you help kenya?
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
As written in my last blog, we were hoping to be able to pull something together in early February...it would have been a time to raise awareness about Kenya and particular needs that can be addressed from our end of the world. Unfortunately, the logistics didn’t work out...or maybe they just weren’t supposed to.
Regardless, awareness needs to be raised and needs need to be met. So, I’m
we have the chance...
Thursday, January 17, 2008
...to do something good on February 10th or 15th. Now, the hard part. Trusting God to orchestrate something in 3 weeks time that would normally take months of planning and promotion.
I know there is a good chance it may not happen. But, I also know that a lot of children will be able to sleep in a bed and not on the streets, attend school, eat a meal...if we are obedient to trust God to do
wrecked. changed. a little frustrated. can't wait...
Monday, January 14, 2008
So, it’s been a week and a half since I’ve been home. The thoughts that have been going through my head make me feel like I’ve been back for years...but then it feels like just hours. I can’t get the pictures out of my mind. I will be doing the most random thing and then I will be dancing with the kids from Kwambekenya or walking up the path in Ngaamba. I wonder when that will begin to
I’d like to hear from you...
Thursday, January 10, 2008
I know a lot of you are reading through my thoughts about Kenya (that’s kind of weird, since I feel like an idiot most of the time!). I’d love to hear what you’ve taken away from what you’ve seen and read here. Even if it’s just a comment to tell me you’ve checked out the site...it always makes me happy to hear about people stopping by and reading more about Kenya!
And...I’m REALLY glad you
I would love for you to take away something from what you are reading and seeing here. If you have any desire to help partner (even in a small way...small ways are good!) with us in the work going on in Kenya, please don’t hesitate to contact me or visit The 410 Bridge’s website. They are a wonderful organization that is doing even more AMAZING things to partner with Kenyans in bettering lives and communities.
BrightPoint for Children: I saw first hand what this amazing organization is doing to help meet the basic needs of some of the children in the villages where the 410 Bridge partners with the community. BrightPoint also helps provide for education needs so that the children can have a future. If you are looking for a reasonable (and fairly inexpensive) way to invest in the lives of some incredible children, you can find out more information at the BrightPoint website. I, personally, will be sponsoring a child in one of the communities we visited!!! I would love for you to join me (and let me know you are doing just that...I may even have some pics of your child!!!).
