What do you have?

When Jeff and Christine told us about the church in Chebunge, one of their visions is to see the church pull together their own resources to help one another. How easy it is to say, "I don't have a liter of milk to give today" for each of them. However, with a lack of refrigeration, everyone with a cow can spare 1 cup of milk. If everyone were to give one cup of milk, they would have more than a liter. So it is with you and I. I may not have a liter of milk, I may get overwhelmed with the need. That's not the point. The point is: with what you have, no matter the amount - give that.

Read 2 Kings 4:1-7. It's an incredible story of a woman who was asked simply - what do you have in the house. I am personally challenged by that same question - what do I have. It's really that simple. The widow in this story didn't think she had much - but when asked, said she had oil. God filled all the vessels they could find that day. For me the key points - she used what she had, the blessing filled the vessels she and her sons could bring forward - and no more - and it was plenty to pay her debts and for she and her sons to live on.

So I ask again, what do you have?

I am so thankful today for health - it's often the small things that matter so much. Tonight, all were at the dinner table - it was a blessing indeed. The meal was terrific - while I wanted to have the grilled steak from the barbie - I decided since I'd only eaten toast for the last 3 days, that might be a little too soon. I was touched this afternoon to learn how concerned the nationals were that some of us were sick. They even served chai without milk, thinking that might have been the cause.

The knitted dolls have been a big hit - today Paula taught two of the women how to make their own. They look great - now just trying to find a sustainable source of "stuffing" locally is the next step. This has the potential for being a small business - primarily for the tourists in the area - which could provide a much needed additional income.

We walked away from the job site today with 25 benches completed. I think the fundi's were going to try and complete the other 3 before we return tomorrow. It looks like we will complete the project tomorrow as hoped. Tomorrow afternoon we are to visit a school of over 400 students. It's a bit odd being in the minority - ALL of the time except when we are at the Stanfield's home.

Saturday we will celebrate with Chebunge - our time together and the work completed. I hear we are in for a treat - roasted goat. Sunday we head out from Tenwek to our Safari. We will be on Safari 2 nights and then to Nairobi for one night to re-pack before we head home. Continue to pray for our safety, health and strength.

Much love - on behalf of the team,
Nancy