The Long Haul

It's hard to believe we've begun our 10th year in Kenya!

We have much to be thankful for and we'd like to start by thanking you for supporting us for so many years.  When we first moved to Kenya, we asked for you to join us by praying for us, following us, and giving financially towards what God is doing. As we reflect back, we are grateful to be caring for orphaned children together with you.  Thank you for your faithfulness! You are a blessing to us EVERY DAY!  

We’ve sat with the Oasis high school, college, and vocational students all week. It’s been SO FUN to celebrate them, laugh with them, learn with them, and cry with them.

I’m struck with the time we’ve spent with these children. For many of them, it’s been 12+ years that we’ve been intimately involved in their lives.  Some are just beginning their high school experience. For many we can see the end of their time with Oasis.

It’s been a privilege to see firsthand the growth in their lives over time. Just like all children, some have been smooth sailing and have excelled at each level. Two of our recent university graduates, returned this week to encourage the others to finish strong. They've been some of the easy ones.

For others, it’s been more challenging… like the time one of them stole a sheep, sold it, and used the money to get drunk… he then hit rock bottom, met Jesus, and had a total life change. He’s about to graduate. We couldn’t be prouder of each of them.  Every journey has been different but each one of them is growing and learning according to God’s timeline.

Thank you to so many of you for your faithfulness to these children over so many years.  You have prayed for them, encouraged them, and financially supported them for a decade!  It's made a difference, and though it’s been a long haul, it's been worth it!  

The Oasis High School Students

The Oasis College & Vocational Training Students