This letter was sent from a friend in Kenya responding to the violence that has gripped the country for the past 8 weeks but is now prayerfully coming to an end. My prayers for all of those seeking to put their lives back together:

First, let me thank our creator for having enabled me to travel to and from Western Kenya safely. Secondly, receive much greetings and gratitude from the people that we were able to bless with food last Sunday. Vickie, as one of those affected by the skirmishes that have rocked our nation, it was really an honor for me and my family to be part of those who are helping.

I was first taken, by Pastor Jackson, to an Anglican church where I met about 80 displaced families. Life to some of these families has become meaningless. All have very touching stories on how they were chased and their houses burnt. Widows who were struggling to raise their children with small businesses or a milking cow and now are beggers. All they had is lost and are now crowded in what the church has been using as a store room. In here, there is no privacy but that is not an issue to them anymore. One lady who came in pregnant had delivered while here but was in good condition. The room is full of personal belongings of those who were lucky to escape with some of there things on their backs.

They however are quick to point out that they are very grateful to have found accommodation in this church for the situation is even worse in the Redcross camps. The only disadvantage is that they are not receiving any assistance from government or Redcross. They said that the Pastors in the area are toiling so much for them to eat. They were very happy and grateful to HEART for the food that was going to last them a week. The Pastors were also very happy that God had answered their prayers. My wife helped in distributing the food and encouraged them not to lose hope. She told them of our own experience of having to flee our home and relocate so far without our belongings and how we were coping with the changes. We prayed with them and asked them not to seek revenge to those who had committed all those evils to them.

Vickie, the needs are just too much. I saw children of all ages and even teenagers. My wife was quick to point out that Sanitary towels and soap was urgently needed to avert any danger of a disease outbreak. She was very much at home with the ladies and the children. They prayed for all those who had given their financial support at this time of need in their lives, to be blessed. God bless you Vickie, and all our supporters, and pray that He will bless us with more so that we can continue being a blessing to them.