Yesterday I went to the region of Ombeyi with Pastor Martin and Mary. It was a really nice day. The first several patients lived by rice fields. It reminded me a lot of north and west Sacramento. Flat with large flooded rice fields for miles with hills in the distance much like the coastal range. …
Today we visited some of our patients in the Nyalenda Slums. While last time most of the patients we saw were progressing nicely, with a few exceptions, many have lost hope and are very hungry. Still, they were excited to see us and welcome us into their small living quarters. Leomida with her new mattress …
Reflections From Under The Mango Tree Greetings from Kenya! I’m currently sitting under a mango tree reflecting on my experiences over the last few days. Mzungu Michael, under the Mango Tree The countryside is beautiful with different varieties of palm trees and fields of sugar cane. The people here are very kind, humble and appreciative …
Kisumu Slums Today was much different. Much harder emotionally than yesterday. We went to the slums of Nairobi (Nigh-ro’-bee) Road and Nyalenda (knee-uh-len’da). Yesterday the countryside was so beautiful. Today the slums of Kisumu, to me, were among the worst possible conditions to expect people to live. Yet in this primitive, over-crowded environment people were …
What a day! It sure is different here. So much poverty. So much need. So many sick people. Yet, so many very nice people. The area I was in today was really beautiful! Pamela and I went with the Director of Love Matters Most here in Kenya, Pastor Martin, and another caregiver named Mary, to …
All smiles! LOMAMO staff from left to right: Mary, Ibrahim, Pastor Martin, Hillary and Patrick. LOMAMO GIVES THANKS… 1.For the board in place that the Lord has touched to enable the ministries do the work. 2.We thank God for the life and protection of the team who are working on the ground to care for …
LOMAMO – Bringing the Love of Jesus to those who’ve lost all hope. JEREMIAH… Jeremiah lives in the hilly village of Nyahera within Kisumu county. Pictured here with Caregivers, Patrick on the left and Hillary on the right. Jeremiah is 43 years old and a widower with no children to take care of him. Referred …
Antonina…she is very weak with HIV and chest congestion. Please pray for her with us. Week after week I receive photos and stories of patients our team has visited. In every case, it feels as if I am right there beside them. Sitting alongside a patient so weak they can hardly lift their head. Holding …
