Community Day (Leon)

Twice a year, Open Arms hosts Community Day and invites friends and family of Open Arms' children to come and visit the village and spend time with the kids. Some kids have relatives in the Eldoret area, and others have friends that come and visit them. This is one way Open Arms tries to keep children connected with the communities they came from, so they still have relationships outside of Open Arms. 

My favorite reunion story from the last Community Day was Leon and his mom, Regina. The transformation that has happened in both of their lives since Leon came to Open Arms is incredible. Leon has grown from a malnourished, sickly baby, into a healthy, thriving little boy. Regina is no longer living on the streets, has a steady job, a mentor, and is supporting herself and saving money.
If you don't remember Leon first coming to the village over a year ago, you can see him here: Leon

The two of them are living miracles, and it makes me smile every time I see them together. We serve an amazing God who can take the most desperate situation and turn it into something beautiful.