The other part of Day 5 (Monday) besides the amazing sandbox is that Tom and Bryan went around the community with David and some of the elders to identify some families who needed help with something.
These are Allan Kipchumba's grandparents who live in a mud house. His grandfather had a stroke and Kipchumba's grandmother has been caring for him ever since.
The grandparents told us they were in need of a new kitchen as it was falling apart and they were having a hard time cooking in there. A very hard living arrangement as the roof was made from plastic tarp and the grandmother had not had the time or energy to keep up with the walls of the kitchen by mudding them because of all of the care the grandfather needs.
Another house that was visited was a single grandmother was living on her own and all she wanted was a mattress and some blankets.
So after we had been able to identify some needs and start making a list of materials to help these people God had brought us to we went home to organize and David went out to shop for everything. It is hard to always get the materials you want when you want them. It is a struggle and not everyone wants to see you succeed. So we press forward and pray for the Lord to help us so we can help others to get these things accomplished!
Yay!!! for an awesome sandbox chock full of amazing sand!
The Lord painted us a beautiful sunset on the evening of the 5th day. ⇱
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