Nakuru

     We just returned to Nairobi from the last two days spent in Nakuru at the Africa Gospel Church Baby Centre.  It was an incredible and challenging experience for all of us.  As many of us processed together in the van on the way back, we acknowledged that it may take quite a while for us to fully process everything we have encountered on this trip.  The Baby Centre is a temporary home to 70 children under the age of 4 in Nakuru, working to find them their "forever home" while providing hope, health care, and most importantly the love of Christ to the children who have been abandoned, abused and neglected.  Please feel free to 'like' their page on Facebook AGC Baby Centre to see pictures of the children and read about each of their stories, as we are not allowed to share pictures or information on the children.  During our time there, each of us had the opportunity to hold countless infants and toddlers, and bring smiles and laughter to their faces.  We were overwhelmed when we walked into the toddler room as children swarmed us begging to be held and loved.  We came to the Baby Centre with posters and information to teach the workers about normal and abnormal growth and development for different age groups, and had the opportunity to teach many of the staff members who were eager to learn.  We were also blessed by the caregivers of the children who truly show love and compassion for the children.  Their job is incredibly draining and challenging, and it was eye-opening to all of us as we helped them take care of the children the last two days.  We also had the opportunity to observe as Robyn assessed several children from the community and the new babies at the Baby Centre.  We learned a lot as she examined them and took the time to explain and teach us about different disease processes.  After our time in Nakuru, we met Jim and Alice Vanderhoof, the World Gospel Mission Field Directors for Kenya, for lunch and spent time getting to know them.
     We are eager to come home and share the stories of the children and adults we have met through our time in Kenya, as they have quickly found a place in our hearts.  Their stories are captivating and inspiring to each of us, and we know you will be inspired as well.  Thanks again for all of your prayers and support as we finish strong these last few days in Kenya!

-Lindsay