Three Turkeys, a Goat and Ole Saint Nick

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December 25th 2008

Published: December 25th 2008

An abrupt thud rattled the door, breaking the somewhat peaceful silence…and then another followed. The single bulb of light that illuminated the cramped, concrete chamber suddenly went off leaving me in complete darkness. The mischievous sound of giggles trailed off into the dorm and then multiplied. After a few seconds passed I finally shouted at the top of my lungs, “Kennedy! Joseph! I ... Read Full Entry

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Christmas Baskets

A blanket, water bucket, Ugali mix, Chapati flour, sugar, rice, cooking fat, salt, soap, a bowl and candies for the kiddies.

Joseph giving a young child a Christmas teddy bear

Joyce leads the kids to deliver a Christmas basket

More baskets, More Joy

Josephat and his grandfather, grandmother and great grandmother

All giddy after receiving her Christmas basket

Moving across the country side on our two donkey sleigh

more baskets...

children look on as the donkey sleigh passes

Daniel (far left) and Shiro (front and center) deliver a basket to their neighbor who couldn't afford one

Another family who's Christmas was brightened by IAA

Two more who will enjoy a Christmas basket

IAA says "Merry Christmas" to the neighborhood

Don't cry, it's Christmas!!!

An old man living alone just got a big holiday surprise

Merry Christmas Sheilah!!!

May God bless you this Christmas

Poor Simon can't shallow his crackers fast enough

Cracker contest 2008

That a girl Grace...hold it in.

Cracker contest 2008

Even little Solomon participated in the Cracker contest

Oh No! I think Solomon is going to pass out.

25th December 2008

Jen
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Asante sana!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for bringing so much laughter and brightness to Kenya! We will miss you and pray you come back soon!

3rd January 2009

Penny
non-member comment

Thank you
Jeremy, thank you for all you have done for the children of Kenya. You are such a blessing and I am glad you follow your heart and do the things you do. I am so ready to go back to Kenya. My husband and I are praying and know we will go, we are just not sure when. I am glad you0 made it home safe. Take care of yourself and keep in touch.

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