Halloween 2011
I need to vent abit, then let’s see what happens next. Some of you know and remember that a few months ago, I mentioned that food prices here…well it was ‘there’ at the time, because here was there for me then, if you get my drift. Let’s just for the sake of sanity, say that Kenya’s food prices were going thru the roof….whatever that means….even tripling and more. So, as a result, so many sent in enough money to buy maize and beans for Instep to get thru harvest time. Not only that, but so much came in that we were able to help another childrens ministry in Kitale….which is here (now). It completely blew me away (some of you wish), and once again God showed His mercy towards these kids. And a lot of you were a part of that miracle. So when is he going to vent you ask. Glad you asked, thank you. Hang on, I’m getting there. Now, there has been a food shortage in Northern Kenya for quite a few years, and the world has been sending food in to help. OK, here it comes! Yesterday, while you were sleeping, I took our weekly run to the local dump to dispose of about 1400 used diapers. I think I have told you about the dump, so you can look back thru the blogs to be refreshed. While there, Martin, (our local unpaid for 2 yrs dump manager) says almost with tears in his eyes; “see the smoke over there, come take a look”. You and I both know that I have been in Kenya long enough to mostly become calloused to all the ‘stuff’ here, but this was too much. There, on fire, piled high, was at least 100-180# bags of maize. And yes, maize is considered food here. Why were they burning it, you ask. Because instead of giving out the food to those in need, they stored it until it developed a toxic substance and became poison for consumption. Had it been given out months ago, it would have been fine, but instead, the officials let the people starve here while there was food in storage. So, it had to be burned….there must be a special place in Hell for those who have been withholding food while people are dying. I don’t know if it was the Kenyan government, or the UN or other world food organization, but it doesn’t matter, someone has directly contributed to the death of human beings…men…women….children….and the evolutionists say we are getting better….BS!
Sorry, sometimes the way it is here gets overwhelming. You have the option of not reading this…which I’m sure that some of you smarter ones are exercising even now, but I get to live it….even the true parts.
J & C evidently have either lost their minds, or have become completely despondent, or have a real faith in Gods ability to take care of his kids here, as they will be leaving Kenya for a month. Jeff, a couple of months ago: “hey Kisers, how about you guys come visit us?” Me: “I think I told you that we were never going back to Africa.” Jeff: “Not Africa,,,just Kenya”. Me: “Oh, in that case, we are on our way….in fact, we are already there.” So we came expecting to have some good fellowship with J & C. Meanwhile they are plotting their escape and booking tickets out. This brings us to today….Jeff says, in passing, “did I mention that we are leaving next Monday….for a month?” “Oh,” I said, “where are we going?” (insert one of Jeff’s looks here) So, with his desire to slink out of Africa, the task remains to Sandy and I to find some scapegoats to actually carry the burden of 106 kids…and us too. That brings us to Sean (Slowtogetit) and Meredith (Marryme). These two have the ability and desire to make life go on at Instep, with the plus of being able to tolerate me! Anyway, between the four of us, we may be able to keep this place from collapsing….at least for a month. Nevertheless, Jeff has no one to blame except himself. As this week progresses, S,M,Sand me are plotting our overthrow of authority here. My hope is that S&M do all the work and Sandy and I get all the credit. If you have an ounce of mercy in your bones, you will pray for us. As I have said before, no normal human being….or 2 of them can possibly make Instep function. That being said, I’ll add that J & C are not normal…in many ways…..but have an incredible ability to do 106 kids, 36 staff, and all the crap that goes with the job. Our only hope for the next month is that God is unwilling for anyone to damage His kids here, and so will keep us in line.
Well, I have to go change my pants….every time I think of being here with all that goes on….without J&C, I have a little accident.
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