Greetings from Kenya!

I am actually writing from Neema. Now that we have a generator (is was donated back in January) we can use the computer from here. I have started teaching computer lessons to those in 7th grade an up whenever the generator is on. I stay busy in the evening as they are all eager to try out the computer. Another blessing has been the promise of running water by the end of the year. The current president, Kibaki, has done a lot in the region since he became President only a few years ago, so we are very excited about this. Since we will have water soon, the money that I brought that was meant for water and electricity can now be used to pay for another teacher as well as invest in a second computer so more of the students can learn how to use it.
Next Saturday we are closing school for everyone so most of the remaining students will go home to stay with their relatives for a week. There are about 20 that remain here throughout the year because they don’t have any relatives they can go to, so we will be left for the week. Its fun when there are only a few left, but most of our time will be spent on the farm because the rains have come! While it makes the time rather miserable now that it seems to rain constantly day and night, it is very nice to have a reliable source of clean water and to get the garden planted. I have invested in a pair of gum boots that have come in very handy!!

My prayer request include:

Safe travel for the children as they go home and return to school in these next two weeks
- for Mary, the 9th grade student who is having surgery next week on her shoulder.
- For Mwangi, the 4th grader who broke his arm. He is going back next week to the doctor. We are hoping his cast comes off soon because he is one of the most active boys ever and it is a constant battle to get him to not run and play soccer!
- Our new student, Metho. Metho was one of the first boys at Neema, taken from the streets 12 years ago. He lived here for 6 years, then ran away. He has been back twice since, but has left both times. He has lived on the streets and has been in prison twice. He is now back, wanting to return to school, so he is in my 7th grade class at 21 years old (not that uncommon here). He has a lot of adjustments to make coming back to a life with structure and disciple, but we are hoping that he will stay and complete his education this time. Also pray for his influence on the other kids here.

Thank you all so much for your prayers and support!!

Becka