Blessed Generation :) :)


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May 17th 2011
Published: May 18th 2011
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Today some of our group visited the Blessed Generation school in the Ruiru district about 4 km north of Nairobi. This is a school that takes care of orphaned, destitute and abandoned children in Kenya. Currently, the ages of the children range from 15 months to 19 years. Fortunately, some of the grade 8 girls belong to the Global Give Back Circle. This was definitely an incredibly unforgettab... Read Full Entry



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Margie and a little angelMargie and a little angel
Margie and a little angel

The children must be picked up with caution because some of them have wet bottoms ;)
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"Photo Please"

There are no mirrors on campus. Therefore, the children love to see themselves on the camera screens.
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<3 Ruth <3

Ruth wanted to be my protector. She did not allow all of the other children to suffocate me.
Peace!Peace!
Peace!

The children love to give the peace sign for photos!
Priceless!!  Priceless!!
Priceless!!

These are the most innocent little faces!! Ruth is the second one from the left :)
Melter!!!Melter!!!
Melter!!!

Yep... at this point my heart was a puddle!
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GGBC Girls say Good Bye

We felt we could not thank them enough for showing us their school and giving us lunch :)
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Christianity is the main religion in Nairobi. Yesterday, in the local news paper, an article explained how China has invited several Kenyans to China to help spread and strengthen Christianity. Although, Christianity is the 5th most common religion in China many Christians are prosecuted daily.
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Road to Blessed Generation

These dirt roads are lined with many vendors. This is the most popular way Kenyans make a living.



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