Slum Sweet Home

Well, it's here. I am currently sitting in the guest house in Nairobi, Kenya at the start of my incredible journey. For most of you who know me, you know about the impact Kenya had on my life last summer and you've probably been forced to sit down and look at the thousands of pictures I took. I could not put into words the experience I had, it was simply indescribable. God transformed my life and I feel my faith has been growing ever since I met Him so evidently in Africa. I was challenged, pushed out of my comfort zone and unsure about what to expect each day. But, through it I learned so much about myself and Christ. About how much I am capable of doing with Him, and how to put my trust fully in Him. I experienced true peace for the first time. I witnessed true joy like never before. I felt, heard, and saw God clearer than any other moment of my life... It was INCREDIBLE!

   And now I'm back! I get to experience God back in that slum. I get to spend time with the children who's joy and faith transformed my life, and I get the opportunity to grow even more as God works through me this time. I am here, I took that familiar walk up the big hill covered in trash and debri to the big blue gate where children wait to greet us. I drove in the familiar van that seems to be a magnet to the children as you drive by and they follow screaming, "how are you?" "how are you?" I exchanged hugs galore with the staff who's heart of service changed my perspective. I heard my name as I was recognized by the children... I'M BACK!!! 

  In three days we've done so many things already. We have walked miles through the slum and prayed with the communities. We've played new kenyan games and learned new swahili phrases. I have hugged new faces and exchanged dance moves and jokes with others. I have embraced familiar, sweet faces and reminisced on fun memories. We've heard tragic stories and heartbreaking situations. We've seen lives change and salvation declarations... Did i mention I'M BACK!?

  I feel right at home. I don't fear, or hesitate... I love this place! 

For the next 4 weeks this IS home. My team will be leaving the 26th and until Mid-September Nairobi, Kenya is home, these people are my family, this culture is mine.I'm ready! 

  I will work on sharing specific stories and posting a few pictures in the next few days, but we aren't getting long periods on the internet connection. 

Stay tuned :)