Kwaheri!

We’ve all had those times in our lives when we can look back and see exactly how God has been working in our lives to get us to this moment. Through the lens of hindsight, we can see with almost absolute clarity the path He set for us. It’s amazing and humbling all at once.

For me, just hours from our departure for Kenya, I can clearly see the path God laid down to get us to this moment. There were so many reasons why a mission trip to Kenya wasn’t going to happen in 2015.

Too close to the last trip to undertake the lengthy preparation process, not enough people on the team, no men on the team, Ebola.

But God stepped in and said, “I got this.”

He showed us how six (and later, seven) women could be an effective mission team, that it will make deeper personal connections with the children and our partners possible. We watched as the Ebola tragedy ran its course in West Africa without ever coming near Kenya. Most importantly, we’ve watched our church pour out their support for the 2015 Kenya Mission Team.

Eastminster, you put coins in the buckets of Sonflower Sisters. You came out in droves to cook and eat chili, and give generously to the team’s fund for supplies. You brought us laptops, cameras and tablets to take with us. You’ve loaded us up with gifts for the children so many of you sponsor through KCK. And we know that every minute we’re in Kenya, you will be praying for us. It’s so encouraging to know that the love and prayers of our sending church surrounds us every step of the way. And we pray that our time there will be an encouragement to all of you, as well.

Rest easy that it's our merciful, mighty, and gracious Father that goes before us, goes with us, and stands behind us. Kwaheri! See you in two weeks!

“Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” – Deuteronomy 31:6