In less than twelve hours I will be on my way to LAX to depart for Africa! This trip is definitely a dream come true seeing that I have wanted to go on a missions trip to Africa since I was in first grade. I will be working in the Imani Children's Home in Nairobi, Kenya for the majority of the time, where we will be working in the infant house (sooo excited!!) and leading a VBS program for the preschoolers! My team will also be leading a children's ministry conference at Calvary Chapel Nairobi, working with kids in the Kibera slum, and living with the Massai tribe for a couple days. I will have Internet access for part of the time so I will hopefully post some pictures and updates on here for you all!
I wanted to thank everyone for your prayers and financial support! I not only raised enough money for my plane ticket and living expenses, but had enough leftover to fill an entire suitcase with brand new baby clothes for the infants at Imani!! The women in charge of the orphanage, Mama Faith, said that the babies often get donated old clothes that are already worn out, and that new clothes would be a huge blessing. I'm figuring this whole blog thing out so hopefully the picture of some of the clothes we bought worked. I can't thank you enough for the support!
Also, thank you to everyone who donated gifts for the kids at Imani, and thank you Kelson for giving up all of you birthday presents so that the kids could have new toys! Thanks Nancy, Rachel, and Matt for all of the advice, and thank you Theule family for dropping by to say goodbye! You made my day! This will probably be the longest I've gone without seeing you!
Thank you for all of your prayers.
Mungu akubariki! (God bless you in Swahili. I'm practicing!)
-linds
8 comments:
Linds,
I am praying for you! I am so excited for you. I have many friends that have worked at the same baby cottages in Uganda and have loved it. I hope you have a great time ministering to those precious babies!
Erica Oliver
Hey Lindsey! This is Tia's sister. I got your link off of Life Together. I am SO excited about your trip. Darin and I will be praying for you girls. I will be checking back in. I can't wait to hear more.
Blessings!
Lara Laity
so exciting!!! you are sure to be a huge blessing to those babies as i know you are to my own kids! you are amazing - have a wonderful trip!
-lindsey cheney
Lindsey,
God's given you such a big heart for babies and kids- it's so exciting to see you using your gifts and talents in this way! You are such a blessing to our family, I can't wait to read more about your time in Africa!
You are in our hearts and prayers!
Penny
We are so excited for you. We hope the Lord blesses your trip. We'll be praying for you and your leg and your safety in general. SO proud of you Lindsey!
Yay! I am so excited for you!!!! Andy and I will be praying for your stamina and leg...can't wait to hear more about your trip! I'm so proud of you!
thinking of you during this adventure. keep us updated! xoxo
You will be in my prayers!! Can't wait to see how the Lord will be glorified in the work that you plan to do.
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