Tonight I had the first conference call for my trip that starts a month from tomorrow. I can't explain how excited I am. I know more than anything that God has placed a passion inside of me for the orphans of Africa. I can't think of anything I love more than sitting with a child and letting them know that they are loved.
Tonight we were informed of some of the ministries we will be visiting. We heard of an orphanage in Kenya that we will be staying at. My heart broke to hear how little food the kids get because they simply can't afford to buy more. And these are the kids that are taken care of... Here we throw away food constantly because it's not what we want or we bought too much or it just went bad. How spoiled and entitled are we?!
I found out that one of the crafts we will be doing goes along with Daniel and the lion's den. We will be able to make lion-shaped pillows for each one of the children. For most of the kids this will be their first pillow and/or toy.
I say none of this out of pity or even to make anyone feel guilty. Just wanted to share the perspective I received tonight.
Until all have heard,
lauren michelle
P.S. If you are interested in giving toward my trip, or if you would like to provide any of the craft material or donation supplies, please email me.
Laurenmichellegross@gmail.com
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