Most significant moments

Here's another list, these are things that really were emotionally meaningful to us

Significant moments

Meeting the cow named "Helper" at Ole' Salepu's home. We had helped in a cattle replacement program in 1999, and then we actually "met" one of the cows that was purchased with that money.

Meeting people in Kajiado who didn’t starve- the FVCC Easter offering was for drought relief in 2006. We met women and children who were helped, some of those kids might not have made it without the relief from the American churches. Wow.

Bracelet from Daniel Tuke’s arm- our host took his bracelet off his arm, it took a lot of soap and water to get it off, then put it on Kevin's arm, which also wasn't easy, as a thank you /friendship gesture.

Getting to know the Maasai team personally- Now Jeff and Tami Brown and the Cazier family are not just names on a newsletter, we know them, know their voices, parts of their stories, have been in some of their homes, etc. What a neat group of people committed to serving God in Kenya!

Big World/Small world at Turtle Bay- people from many nations/Wheaton connection- see Thursday for the Wheaton story, but it was so cool to be with people from Ethiopia, Sudan, South Africa, Scotland, etc. and hear their stories, and compare our lives and our experiences in Kenya.

Augustin and Lister’s hospitality- They were such gracious hosts, gave us lunch and friendship, opened up their home and allowed us into their lives for a short time. Agustin was such a blessing, his smiling face was so fun to see each morning at the Crum's house and we loved listening to him talk.

Conversation with Salepu looking at pictures- listening to his comments, his questions about the US, making connections with someone who lives a very different lifestyle from ours, but is a brother in Christ.

Call to Worship- these 4 or 5 women started singing REALLY LOUD, and it really was the call to worship, people started coming from all over and it was the sound of the singing that let them know it was time for church under that tree.

Guy at Gate knowing Dan- we were out in the middle of the plains, not exactly sure where we were , stopped at a gate and when Dan introduced himself as Ole Kijabe, the guy's face lit up. This man had been at a seminar at the CMF training facility and knew Dan or knew of Dan.

Connie’s prayer at Kawai- We stopped for a time of prayer before we left the area where Dan and Connie had raised their kids and where one of the churches is now located. Lots of emotions surround that area, hope, fond memories, loss, etc.

Flat tire- when we were near the Mara river, one of the tires went flat. Dan travels with 2 spares, thankfully, and while he and Kevin changed it, the girls all walked down to the river. It was a beautiful area and it was interesting to see how this one boy just sat and watched them change the tire. It was also an illustration of the many skills a missionary must have!

Pulling everyone into the back of the Land cruiser on the way to church- we picked up a number of women and children, who just piled in with Paige and Rachel, everyone on their way to church and they were just as curious about Paige as she was about them.

Conversations Paige saying “this is legit”- in the morning after we had stayed at Salepu's home, the girls were walking back from finding a "bush" and Paige made the observation that this wasn't a living diorama, a weekend outing of camping or put on for tourists.. this is how these people live their lives everyday of the year.

Chatting with the Chief- we met William Karose, who is now chief over 1000s of Maasai. He speaks very good English and is a Christian. What an opportunity for spreading the gospel!