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February 4th 2008

Published: February 4th 2008

Their eager little eyes stare up at me hungry for interaction and learning. Their smiles are radiant, and suffused with an irrepressible joy. It truly is amazing how children smile with so much of their heart; so honest and kind. To look into their eyes is like staring into the soul of the world. It feels as if God himself is smiling back at you. To be in their presence transports me back to ... Read Full Entry

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4th February 2008

Zac
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Keyan children relive my childhood, God save them.
It breaks my heart, what these children must have had to endure and suffer through....with you there. You have probably created a lasting custom of "the monster" and "the powerbomb" that Keyan children a hundred years in the future will have to endure from their parents who learned it from their great grandparents who learned it from you. You are Legend. Just kidding, I'm sure you've brighted the lives of these children to a degree that will last with them for the rest of their lives. Keep it up and stay safe.

5th February 2008

Penny
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Kenya
Jeremy, my heart is yearning to be back there. Reading this entry about the kiddos makes me smile and cry all at the same time. I miss them so much and think of them all daily. Please give them my love and give them BIG hugs from Auntie Penny. Tell Ann and Daniel, Donna, Kristine and all of the others hello for me. I love them so much. I want to be right where you are! Take care and keep them all safe. I can't wait til your next entry. I am praying for all of you and know God's mighty hand is upon you. No weapon formed against you can prosper in Jesus name. Take care....Penny

5th February 2008

Annette
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THank you Jeremy!!!
Mama Annette here. I cannot tell you how much this blog and these pics helped me!!! I have been praying for IAA and the kids and for you since Dec 28th- and longing to be there!!! To see the kids---and especially my Kennedy smiling and having fun with you....well, lets just say, my heart feels better knowing that they have the comfort of having a strong man with them during all of the mess going on---Jeremy- you have to know that it is totally God that you are there right now!!! Give them all a big kiss and hug for me and tell them that Mama Annette loves them with all my heart---and I too will be coming back as soon as I can!!! love ya- annette

1st March 2008

Janis Adair
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I miss the kids and Kenya
Jeremy, I am not sure if you remember me, I was on the last trip with Jane when the violence started. I usually kinda stand back ,so you may not remember. ANYWAY, I have missed the kids and their smiles since I have been home. Being that we had to stay in one spot this trip I got to know the children well , and fell in love with each and every one. Please tell them all that Auntie Janis misses them and I WILL BE BACK !! I will try to help Nelson with his mission to help the people of his country .. I will send money straight to IAA and designate it for that. I am so glad you are there, the boys need a good roll model and sounds like you are the guy. God bless you and your love for the kids. I pray daily for them and the country, I will add you to the list, wrestling can get tortuous !! Tell Moses I am glad his face is healing well and I wish I were there to help him get well, your doing a good job though. If the wounds are not too deep it will not scar. Also, my heart goes out to George, I fell in my heart he sicker than it seems, please keep a good eye on him, ( silly to ask, I know you do)I mainly wanted to let you know that I and the last team there have been praying none stop for y'all. The kids are etched into our hearts and there is no better feeling getting a note from one of them telling you they love you. I pray as we go , we can do the best for them and in the long run help the country. Sorry this is so long, but I just have so much built up inside that I had to tell someone of my strong feelings for the kids at IAA and all of Kenya. Please try to keep in touch, Janis

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