Sunday afternoon, Michael was sitting in his sister's house in Kipkaren slum, with no idea that I was going to show up that evening to invite him for a school interview. The next morning, we both woke up very early to meet in town so I could bring him to Open Arms.
He spent Monday morning taking tests to determine what grade he could be placed into. By the end of the day he had a school uniform, and an invitation to stay at the head teacher's home during the week, to save him from long daily commutes from Kipkaren! Michael took all of this news in quietly. That evening, he was given transport money to return to Kipkaren - this time to pack his clothes and return the next morning to Open Arms.
Tuesday, Michael sat at his own desk in a classroom for the first time in 3 years! Tuesday night would be his first night staying with his new host family. During the day I had gone to town and bought him some basic things - a backpack, blankets, sheets, wash basin, soap, and some shoe polish for his brand new black school shoes!
I posted about Michael's needs on Facebook on Monday, and by Wednesday morning he had a school sponsor and some other donations to help cover his additional costs! Thank you so much for caring for Michael and for your quick response to his need!! He has a lot of catching up to do, but his future has changed because of the opportunity your generosity is giving him!
He spent Monday morning taking tests to determine what grade he could be placed into. By the end of the day he had a school uniform, and an invitation to stay at the head teacher's home during the week, to save him from long daily commutes from Kipkaren! Michael took all of this news in quietly. That evening, he was given transport money to return to Kipkaren - this time to pack his clothes and return the next morning to Open Arms.I posted about Michael's needs on Facebook on Monday, and by Wednesday morning he had a school sponsor and some other donations to help cover his additional costs! Thank you so much for caring for Michael and for your quick response to his need!! He has a lot of catching up to do, but his future has changed because of the opportunity your generosity is giving him!
Way to go girl!!!! You SOOOO bless me as you are there in the Village allowing God to use you as His servant. I love stories like this one and it put pure joy in my heart to see this precious face and know that "What a Difference a Day Makes" and knowing you had a special part in it. Wish I could visit!!!!!
ReplyDeleteKit W.
Thanks Kit!!! Wish you could visit too, I would love to see you!! Love you!
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