Jambo!

Jambo everyone!  That is our daily greeting to everyone as we walk back and forth to Rehema Home. It means hello.  I think we like saying it more than the locals.  It's about the only word we know in Swahili.

Today was our first full true day of work.  We divided into two groups.  The first leaving early
in the morning to begin work on the kitchen and the second coming later to work with the children. The children were enthusiastic about their bible story time and crafts and playing organized games with us.  We wore some of them out, but they recovered quickly to ask for more play time.  We cut, glued, colored , drew on the tiles with chalk.  We kicked balls, ran, sat and then ran some more. The children are having fun with asking us if we remember their names.  Some of them exchanging names to try and fool us.  I don't feel too bad as they are having a little difficulty remembering my name. 

After lunch we had a little hiccough with the kitchen project.  Things hadn't been quite communicated to the builders and installers of the kitchen islands.  The work team had to make some quick decisions about rerouting some things and kind of start over.  By 1:30 a new plan was in place and work began to move forward again.  Dave says "Jehovah has he final say!" 

The first morning crew headed back to our guesthouse around 4pm.  After a brief  time of rest and a snack, we prepared dinner.  The second team arriving around 5:45.  We had a great spaghetti dinner together and now are winding down for the evening. 

To our church family a big THANK YOU for the food items that you showered us with.  We have not had to go without.  Right now the "youngsters" are enjoying the popcorn.

Tomorrow we repeat the process with the teams switching roles.  We have all been excited about beginning the work and are ready to move onward and forward.

We are doing well. We have become fond of this place already, but we do have our hearts with all of you at home.  Thank you so much for your continued prayers.  We love you all!

Can't help it, but a special hello to my wonderful Bob and guys!

Submitted by Gisela for the entire KP Team

PS - to the team that was here before - they have paved the road in front of the guest house.  No dirt road until you arrive at the little gate that leads to Rehema.