I am absolutely amazed by the generosity and commitment of your friends and family. I have been amazed by your commitment and strength all year long, but nothing prepared me for the outpouring of kindness and generosity that followed your hard work and grit throughout the season. Amazing.
Kenya is in the worst season of unrest that it has seen since 2008 when little Amity was born and brought such joy to the staff at New Life Home as they were finding their own friendships and family stretched by tribal tensions following the elections that year. Now 5 years later, it is election time again, and New Life Home has been prayerfully preparing their hearts and their staff for this time. Please keep them in your prayers--elections are March 4.
How wonderful in these times to know that 18 children will not be left vulnerable during this period. I think God knew they would need an extra measure of strength and care--and clearly gave you and extra measure of strength and commitment as you trained, swam, biked and ran so many, many, many hours and miles for them!
As of Dec. 20, all of your 2010 babies have been adopted!!! Hooray! Lydia and Charity finally went home with their tenacious new moms who had been waiting forever for their paper work to be cleared. I'm attaching pictures of them both just before they left with their new families. I'm also forwarding a video of your Baraka who was a special favorite of the staff as he worked so hard to overcome his Cerebral Palsy and walk and bike around the play-yard. I think he must have known that the spirit of overcoming was a part of his legacy of care from birth. I loved writing his parents about TriforAmani.
And I'm attaching your 12 newest kids as well as the 6 already supported in 2012!! Thank you!!
Amazing!
Asante!
Jane
Jane Thompson Stephens, PhD
Director, Amani Children's Foundation
3279 Robinhood Rd.
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
