I've Gone Country A blog about a city girl learning a whole new world

Lots of preparations go into any kind of Mission Trip.

Medical Supplies of all kinds must be packed, tagged and secured…and then due to all the check points, additional tape and closures like zip ties have to be taken as well.

Due to the generosity of many people, items are donated for the cause.  It is a real blessing to be able to have access to these necessities.

That is one of the many reasons why these and other trips like these are so important.  Many places around the world do not have access to supplies.

When I think about that, the mother in me comes out.  What if I were in their shoes.  What if it was my baby who was sick and there was just no way I could get help.  How many tears have been shed as they watched a loved one wither away, with no help available to ease physical discomfort.

I wonder how many prayers have been said.  Prayers for someone to come and help.

I am especially proud that my daughter and son in law have decided that they wanted to do what they could to help.  They have done other trips but this is their first medical trip.

Sending funds, donations and prayers are all a huge and vitally important part of being involved.  But there is also another aspect.  It is the going.  That is hard.  It is not convenient and it is very tiring.

The trip takes about 2 days of travel before you even arrive at the site.

They left Friday and  have just arrived today (Sunday).  They will start work in the morning and at least for the next three days, they will work from 6:30 a.m. -6:30 p.m. They will be staying at the orphanage.  It will be very rewarding as they get to know the children by name and enjoy time with them.

I cannot wait to hear every detail.

This video tells about Kenya relief and how it was started.  A touching story.

Of course you can also just look up Kenyarelief.org  There are other clips and articles if you are interested.

Please pray for Holly, Chris, the Mission Team and all the people of Kenya.