From Jenna

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Hello friends and family- wow. I know it has been a few days since I have written. I am tired. I am almost broken. I say almost because I feel aloof
and I believe that only a small part of what I have experienced has really hit me.

Today was the hardest day of the trip and maybe my life. I know that sounds absolutely crazy- but today we had to say goodbye to the children at Mukuru
Village. We had spent the past 4 days with them. Sang, ate, laughed, danced, prayed, worshiped (constantly) and TONS of HUGS!! I always remember what
Pastor Edgar said once “there is something thicker than blood”-meaning in
the spirit- you have family that can be just as close or closer- I felt that
with the girls in the cana house (orphanage). I asked them yesterday to
tell me something good that God has done in their life- they said-He has given them a home because a few years ago they were living on the streets.
They also said He helps them with their education. These girls are amazing.

Mukuru village is actually one of the worst slums in Kenya, Africa(Kenya has the worst slums in Africa from what we have heard). We call it a‘village’ because we know that’s what God is doing. He is making a village out of a slum. To give you an idea of the things I have seen….oh
wait….that’s impossible. But I will try.4.5 miles x 2.5miles has
400,000
people. Their houses are made of pieces of tin- bolted together by
nails.
Trash is everywhere. There are piles of it and it is all along the
roads and
dirt streets. I have seen chickens, goats, turkeys, and starving dogs
running along these streets. That is just an idea for you.

It’s funny – all I want to do is praise God. I feel tired and weak
physically and emotionally. My heart is breaking and yet I cant stop
thanking Him. He is so good. If only you could meet the girls in the
orphanage. They praise God all day long. I love their music by the
way. And
the pastors here are amazing. They give up everything to work for the
church. It is hard work. God is so good.

When I close my eyes at night, all I can see is there faces. All I can
see
is the baby we saw on our way back from the crusade- sitting in the
dirt,
next to dirty running water and sewage- he was under 2 years old- he
was
sitting there – unattended falling asleep while sitting up- in the
dirt. I
know God is doing many things right now and I thank him for it. He is
VERY
GOOD. VERY VERY VERY VERY GOOD. Asante yseu! (thank you jesus in
Swahili)

Prayer requests: unity within the team, physically protected. Health.
strength . wisdom, words of knowledge and many more opportunities to
share
his love. Protection over our thoughts. * another thing- it is very
hard to
breathe here because of the pollution (gas fumes) throughout the city
and
the fires burning throughout the day. Please pray that God would help
us to
breathe. I am coughing a lot. Also for me personally- please pray
against
the side affects of the malaria pill we are taking. Tonight, my stomach

feels nausa.

Baruki (blessings) and thank you for your prayers.

Jenna