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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"><span style="text-align: center;">Greetings everyone! It has been a long time since we updated our family blog so we are sorry for that. We have continued with email updates occasionally and if you are not receiving those please email us to let us know you want to be on the list. I list our family email below. Otherwise below is the report I made for our recent Missions Conference at our church. We really enjoyed getting to hear about what God is doing to accomplish the task of getting the good news out to the Nations. Hope you enjoy this update on what God has asked us to do in our little part of the world. I was reminded recently about the passage in John 4 where Jesus talks about the sower and the reaper rejoicing together. That's the way we have felt so far on our furlough as we have gotten to report back to so many who have supported us through the years through prayer and finances. Also I put a lot of pictures and video about our ministry at the end of this post so enjoy those. Thank you!</span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Children: Hudson 14 (3/5/05), Jude 12 (9/23/07), Isaac 10 (5/31/09), Ariella (8/4/11). All the kids have an email now which starts with kapsowar(their name)@gmail.com and they absolutely love getting email if you or your kids want a missionary pen pal or you want to send them a note of encouragement, especially on their birthday.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Our email: <a href="mailto:kvhjones@sbcglobal.net"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">kvhjones@sbcglobal.net</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Where we are located: Kapsowar, Kenya</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Mission: To spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to the people of Kenya and beyond by ministering to people in body, mind and spirit as we see them at our hospital and in the community.</span></div>
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<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Kyle works as a Family Physician at AIC Kapsowar Hospital and takes care of the medical and spiritual needs of his patients with both inpatient, outpatient and surgery. He serves as the Assistant Medical Director at the hospital and is the Director of the Community Outreach Program. The outreach program involves work in local surrounding communities doing school health programs, village clinics and a community health volunteer network. Gospel sharing and encouragement for purity and avoidance of alcohol is a large part of the program as these are some of the big challenges in our area.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">We also have a Health Center and School that we started in Lodengo among the Pokot people living in the valley about 2 hours away from Kapsowar. Kyle is the Director for the clinic and school but we have Kenyans that run them for us and a local board to help with leadership. The school has 200 students and 16 of them in the 8th grade this year who will take their big final national exam for primary school which determines which High School they can attend. The head pastor we work with who is also our chairman of the board for the clinic has organized in the past year to show the Jesus film 25 times in various villages around there with 3300 people seeing the film and 243 people giving their lives to Christ.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Weekly bible studies with a group of women that Vanessa leads and a group of nursing school men that Kyle leads. Discipleship and mentoring is ongoing with the people God brings to us from the community, staff, students and patients at the hospital.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Vanessa has a tremendous ministry in organizing for the visitors that come, welcoming them to our mission station, hosting them in our home and caring for the needs they may have.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Vanessa homeschools our children using the Sonlight Curriculum and does an amazing job with them.</span></li>
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<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Starting September 2020 we are anticipating the start of our Kenyan Family Medicine training program where we will get to train 2 Kenyan doctors in family medicine for 2 years at a time. We hope to give them a passion for caring for their patient’s physical and spiritual needs and we want to teach them the value of missions by taking them on outreach projects to unreached areas within Kenya and even abroad. There are still 32 unreached people groups in Kenya that we will focus on. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">We want to start a satellite clinic for the hospital in the larger city of Eldoret which is about 1 & 1/2 hours away. It would be located in one of the poorer areas of town and seek to widen our area of ministry coverage. We will be partnering with a local church in the area for the project and keep the gospel in the front of all we are doing. </span></li>
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<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Please pray for our 8th grade students at Lodengo that they would have great success in their upcoming big national examination at that the gospel would continue to go forth in Pokot at our clinic, school and church ministry</span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Please pray for the upcoming Kenyan Family Medicine Residency Program. We are excited about the opportunity to train the Kenyans as well as praying that God will open the door for us to partner with the residents in Afghanistan. A big need before they come is more housing on our mission station for them. </span></li>
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<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">We are currently at about 89% of our monthly support and would welcome more team members to partner with us monthly but overall through one-time gifts we are thankful that each month God provides what we need.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">We are praying to God to raise the money for the housing project to host the new Kenyan Family Medicine residents. Estimate for the 4 unit housing complex is $125,000. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">We are strategically lowering the support to the Pokot school and clinic over the next 2 years then praying they will be sustainable but still needing to raise about $13,000 to assist with next years food for the students and assistance to our Health Center’s staff salaries.</span></li>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Donate online at <a href="http://www.give2ihii.org/"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">www.give2ihii.org</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Designate for “Kenya Hospital Fund” to join </span><span style="text-align: center;">with us in supporting one of the above projects such as the Family Medicine Housing Project, Pokot School/Clinic, etc.</span></div>
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Jones House Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855246036454616880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599309627498730391.post-69477252594111904672016-04-12T02:58:00.001-05:002016-04-12T02:58:16.286-05:00What will bring them home?My dear friend Abbie has an incredible heart that inspires me. She asked me to write something for her blog encouraging moms in the trenches.<br />
Here is a link to what I wrote.<br />
<a href="http://www.grumblinggrace.com/2016/03/mombiesunite-vanessa.html">http://www.grumblinggrace.com/2016/03/mombiesunite-vanessa.html</a><br />
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<br />Jones House Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855246036454616880noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599309627498730391.post-68870968837451718842016-01-30T03:05:00.001-06:002016-01-30T05:07:49.236-06:00Where have we been?<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I decided to mosey on over to our blog this morning only to realize it has been almost a year since we have made a peep. And that there is no mention of the website that was created to highlight the ministry we have in the valley among the pokot tribe. I very much desire to update this blog on our family life here. It's hard to believe it has now been 6 years since we journeyed to Africa to make Kapsowar, Kenya our "home"! And what a lovely adventure it has been following Jesus here. We can't thank you enough for the love, encouragement and support you all have so graciously given us these years. We are humbly grateful. </span></td></tr>
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So here's to a new year full of hope that I can document better this beautiful life we live and keep you better "in the loop". Here's to a new year full of passion for the kingdom of God to increase as we each faithfully follow the Lord wherever that leads.<br />
Here is a link to the ministry in the valley (there is a school there now)!</div>
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<a href="http://www.lodengo.com/">www.lodengo.com</a><br />
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Jones House Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855246036454616880noreply@blogger.com4Kapsowar, Kenya0.948567 35.508460900000046-29.3218065 -5.8001330999999539 31.218940500000002 76.817054900000045tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599309627498730391.post-17207318159031046352015-03-23T15:09:00.000-05:002015-03-23T15:09:56.182-05:00Praise God for Work Among the Pokot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On December 1st, 2013 we officially opened AIC Lodengo Health Center which is what many of you may know better as the Pokot clinic. This had been a matter of prayer since the first year we arrived on the mission field in Kenya. God was in the beginning of it, the middle and continues with us now. We had a wonderful day to praise God for what He had done to make it happen and dedicate all that would go on there for His glory. And He truly has done great things. Over it's first year and 4 months of operation the Pokot clinic has been a light to it's community. Many have come there seeking physical healing and have found both that as well as a Savior. We have never hidden the fact that we are there to preach and heal. The Bible says in Luke 9:2 that Jesus sent His disciples out to "preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick." I have taken that verse as my life motto and I hope that it will be true of our clinic as well. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxxKbzErQ2JB_Q_jifDs_PGbYOcHDYNICavPblvoNNjrN-RhMuuM6L9XIyT5US6C70WdKT8TNRfbO_6qAvt_MItkVdFjMem2H89r_ycFoXlpphKwRWHM5iJtkSG9XKTVbx1aLoM8tM9-g/s1600/IMG_0962_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxxKbzErQ2JB_Q_jifDs_PGbYOcHDYNICavPblvoNNjrN-RhMuuM6L9XIyT5US6C70WdKT8TNRfbO_6qAvt_MItkVdFjMem2H89r_ycFoXlpphKwRWHM5iJtkSG9XKTVbx1aLoM8tM9-g/s1600/IMG_0962_2.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a>During our first year we also started a community health program and trained 20 community health workers. They are going out and doing the hard work of teaching their neighbors about the benefits of clean water, good hygiene, use of latrines and coming to the health clinic when ill. This last month we met with them again to see how the work was going and encourage them. We asked them what the top 8 problems were in their community and the number one problem they cited was spiritual depravity, followed by physical illness and alcohol abuse. There is still a great need for the mission set forth in that verse in Luke 9. We are committed to seeing the Lord work among the Pokot and we appreciate those who have joined with us in that effort.<br />
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The mission effort among the Pokot of our area started with the planting of a church. It is now a community of first generation believers who are growing in their new faith. Many of them have testimonies of leaving lifestyles of raiding where they were even involved in murder while they stole from neighboring tribes. Others tell of leaving their life of brewing home made alcohol and getting drunk every day, even giving alcohol to their children to drink. It is amazing the transformation that is possible when their lives were changed by Jesus Christ. The health center followed shortly after the church as I believe this is also part of God's plan for the Pokot, to bring physical healing. The next step that the Lord is leading us to do in this journey is to help the Pokot people of Lodengo by building a Primary school. Lord willing, we would like to start construction on a new school which would be an incredible blessing to these people where traditionally they have not much valued education. If there is going to be a lasting change in their communities we have to help them get education. So rather than just stand back and wait to see we feel God is asking us to get involved with bringing them strong, Christian education that will even serve to disciple the next generation of Pokot believers. Honestly, this is the first time I have mentioned this vision of a school to such a broad level of friends and supporters. We do not even have the funds to do this project yet, but just as the Lord provided for the clinic we know that if this is His will He will also provide the funds for the school. We have been surveying the interest of the community to see how many children may come and we had a meeting with the community elders to discuss how they saw it best. They were very positive about the idea and are looking forward to seeing their children trained well in a godly environment. We have worked with another local missionary who is an engineer and based on some initial plans we expect the cost of the project to be around $125,000. So let's begin praying and trust in the Lord's timing. If the Lord would lead you to participate in giving a special account will be used through our sending agency of In His Image International. The website is <a href="http://www.inhisimage.org/international.php">www.inhisimage.org/international.php </a> To give to the project press on the give link and you can choose to donate online. On the form please designate "Kenya Hospital Fund- School" <br />
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Here is a picture of the widows and widowers that came to our clinic last month to receive some free food to help them. We had 86 of them come. It was a special time to bless them with food but also share with them the good news of Jesus Christ.<br />
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Thanks for reading the post and praying with us for the exciting things going on in our ministry down in the valley to the Pokot people. <br />
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Jones House Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855246036454616880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599309627498730391.post-55118479340229009542013-03-17T10:00:00.001-05:002013-03-17T10:00:09.594-05:00A Sermon of a Missionary MomI was asked to speak a couple of times while we were in the States last year. I am quite shy and get tongue tied quite easily- so I wrote it out. This is a reflection of our first 2 years in Kenya and hopefully an encouragement to other mothers.<br />
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About the time I was 18 years old, the Lord opened my eyes to the world beyond my neighborhood, beyond my city and beyond my country. Slowly my heart began to dream about being a part of Kingdom work in another part of the world. My eyes were fixed and doors began to open. I chose social work as my field of study and had a vision to help the orphans in some small corner of the world. It was a dream that made my heart soar. God brought Kyle into my life way back in the 10th grade. He was this sweet, kind and cute Christian guy. My first memory of him was when we were first practicing in the Broken Arrow High School marching band. I was standing all alone on the 40 yard line completely confident I was exactly where I was supposed to be. Who knew maybe I had been assigned some marching solo. I remember him walking up to me in his low top Converse and kindly asking me if I needed help. I politely said "no, I'm all right." He looked at my coordinates and graciously told me that I should be on the other 40 yard line. What? There are two 40 yard lines? I swiftly went on my way and he saved my major humiliation. Our paths kept crossing, but it wasn't until he shared his dreams of being a doctor and working overseas and serving the needy that I fell in love. And that was love at first sight for me.<br />
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Kapsowar, Kenya was our dream come true! We traveled with 3 little boys to our new home-sight unseen. Although our hearts were filled with anticipation and excitement, we also knew deep down this decison would come at a cost. And for us the biggest cost was leaving our family and friends behind. We grieved and felt a big hole in our lives. Our kids would no longer attend the birthday parties of their cousins, no longer see Grammy and Papa every Sunday at church; they would not be able to attend school with other children that speak their language; not be able to eat Thanksgiving dinner surrounded by every aunt and uncle that loves them dearly; Christmas without seeing Nana's eyes sparkling as she watched them open their presents; no children's church with a craft time and comfy chair to sit in. These were the big sacrifices for us. The little ones were life without mac n' cheese and fruit snacks, bathing in dirty bath water before you enter the bath, power outages that last for days leaving them scared to tears in the middle of the night because it was so dark they couldn't see to get to the bathroom. And the list could go on and on. But the more important thing to dwell on is the blessing in the sacrifice. The joy in the suffering. I can honestly say that more days than not my spirit is content. I am at peace and feel genuine joy. There are days when I am tired of being watched, when I cry out for God to provide deep friendship for my family and I. There are days when I feel intense loneliness and longing to return to <u>my</u> culture, <u>my</u> family, <u>my</u> friends. these needs keep me on my knees, praying that God would be enough and the rest is just "extra".<br />
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And God provides. My life may look a little different then most physically, but as mom's we have a common ground-our children-our mission field.<br />
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We came to Kenya with a family mission Luke 9:2 "And He sent them out to preach the Kingdom of God and to heal the sick."<br />
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This is a pretty heavy verse and mission especially for a 2 year old. We looked at the life of Job. A servant of whom the Lord was greatly pleased with. We looked at how he lived his life for our inspiration.<br />
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Job 29: 12-16<br />
"because I rescued the poor who cried for help, and the fatherless who had none to assist him. The man who was dying blessed me, I made the widow's heart sing. I put on righteousness as my clothing, justice was my robe and my turban. I was eyes to the blind and feet to the lame. I was father to the needy. I took up the case of a stranger. verse 24 says, When I smiled at them they scarcely believed it; the light of my face was precious to them. verse 25 I was like one how comforts mourners".<br />
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These are all amazing, yet simple ways we can "preach" the kingdom of God and "heal" the sick.<br />
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Daily we are facing the poor. They knock on my door asking for help. I buy their lemons, avocados and pumpkins. Not asking for their price, but paying what the Lord thinks these items are worth. Paying what this man or woman needs in order to get his "daily bread".<br />
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Education is not a right in Kenya after the 8th grade. There are many children without fathers to provide for them. We often feel the Lord prompting us to pay school fees for a child whose father abandoned them.<br />
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v. 13 Working at the hospital gives us ample time to be around those that are dying. It's not just Kyle, but all of us. We have brought clothes for warmth, toys for fun, food for hunger and prayers for peace. If our family can provide any of these things in the Name of Jesus during someone's last days. We have brought "healing". It may seem small, but we feel the Lord smiles upon it.<br />
v. 13 "making the widows heart sing"<br />
We have a friend, Jane, she is blind. She is a mom and she is a widow. She provides for her family by knitting sweaters for the local schools uniform requirements. As me how she does it-I don't know, but it is only the gift of God has provided. She hugs the children and in a week they have a perfectly fitted sweater. Her machine for knitting broke, unknown to us. We received a call one night. She told us that she had nothing to feed her family for dinner. And no money to buy anything. Sometimes I think I have "nothing" to cook for dinner, but it has never been that literal. I couldn't imagine her heartache, her fear, what she felt. The panic of knowing your child will go to bed hungry and wake up and go to school hungry the next day. I thought to myself-there is something small we can do about this! We got in our pantry rummaged through our overflowing pantry and fridge. Found food for their dinner-food to fill their bellies. I am pretty sure I heard a widow's heart sing that night. In Matthew 25:35 it says, "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you have me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in. I needed clothes and you clothed me. I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me." v. 40 goes on to say, "Jesus will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me."<br />
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In Job 29:24 it says, "When I smiled at them, they scarcely believed it; the light of my face was precious to them."<br />
I have 2 children who provide this in abundance. Isaac will run full force to give a smile and hug to almost anyone. We often have doctors stop by weary from a long and grueling day just to get one of Isaac's hugs. It brings healing to a tired soul. Ariella's entire body smiles when she smiles. Her face radiates light and shines Jesus to all those around her. This act should not be underestimated or undervalued. It is priceless and brings healing.<br />
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v. 25 says "I was like one who comforts mourners"<br />
The older 2 boys have a little "mission" of their own-to provide "fun and friendship" to the kids in the hospital. Our hospital is funny. You can't leave until you pay your bill. Even if you are better. Your trapped until the bill is paid. In essence you are a prisoner. For kids being cooped up is like jail. Often we find kids there for months at a time. Their parents have left to try and find money for their bill leaving them all alone. There was one boy in particular that Hudson was drawn to. He told me that he couldn't walk home without stopping by to say "hello" or color a picture with him. The Lord tugged on his heart and he chose not to ignore it. Hudson's visit was the highlight to this boy, to this "mourner" who was grieving his freedom, his family. You will often find Hudson walking up to the pediatric ward with a backpack full of fun-stickers, bubbles, colors -you name it. He is ready to bring joy to someone's day. There was a boy named Titus. Titus was 3, just like Jude was 3. Titus had fallen into the cooking fire and was severely burned. We met Titus on our way home from church when we stopped by to say "hi". Jude noticed him crying in pain. He was trapped in traction. It was like a cage surrounding him. He was unable to move. Jude was drawn to him. We went home and made him a beaded necklace and tied a shiny turtle on it. We went back to hang it about Titus' head. We instantly heard him stop crying! We prayed for him. Jude always remembered to pray for him every night before bed. His prayer went something like this, "please help the boy, Titus, who's 3 like me and who got burned really bad feel better really soon."<br />
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I think what I am trying to encourage you with is that God cares about the little things. Because the little things are big things to God. And the "little things" - our children are God's gift to us as moms. They have so much to offer this world if only we give them the opportunity to shine. If we give them wings to soar. If we allow them to bring "healing" to this hurting world. A world desperate for band aids, for beaded necklaces with shiny turtles, for bubbles, for smiles that radiate the Kingdom of Jesus-the light of His glory. Love the "little"years. Seize every moment of them. God treasures them and longs to use them in ways our minds cannot fathom. This is why despite what the world would see as sacrifice or suffering- I see joy, I feel content. Each of our days is full of mission-full of purpose. And for this I humbly fall on my knees and say "Thank You, Lord!" <br />
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Let me leave you from a quote from a blog I read a long time ago.<br />
"We've chosen this life of changing diapers, watching our waistline expand to accommodate a growing nugget, and being on the never ending rotation of meals and baths. Because the truth is we've been entrusted to royalty, every parent has been. We've got babies to raise up so that when their little feet hit the ground, the enemy's heart trembles with fear. They're awake and they're coming. They're coming to lay hands on the sick and see them healed. They're coming to shake the kingdom of darkness and forever change the world around them. And it begins in a diaper gripping sippy cup."<br />
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<br />Jones House Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855246036454616880noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599309627498730391.post-89333873593053348082013-01-27T13:14:00.002-06:002013-01-27T13:14:57.803-06:00Hello all,<br />
In keeping with tradition we have made a summary slideshow of the year, 2012. Hope you enjoy! <br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCxEoy9AZ60">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCxEoy9AZ60</a><br />
<br />Jones House Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855246036454616880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599309627498730391.post-17165270106456382232012-11-19T12:20:00.000-06:002012-11-19T12:20:07.147-06:00Community Work I thought I might share some pictures and stories from some of the community work we have been doing. We praise God for the opportunities He has given us to serve in the villages surrounding Kapsowar and in the valley among the Pokot people. It has been a lot of fun and we hope that through it all the Lord is using this work to spread the gospel. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is Hudson and I in front of the new Pokot Clinic that we constructing. It will be the first Health Center in that area and we hope it will greatly serve the physical and spiritual needs of that community. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hudson and Jude came with me to help out at one of our mobile clinics that we are doing there until we can get it fully operational hopefully sometime early next year. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This was our pre-clinic message where I shared the gospel. Still a lot of Pokot that are not believers and in many ways they are still quite resistant to the gospel. Tribalism and rituals predominate. The men have multiple wives and the women undergo female circumcision and start getting married very early sometimes as early as age 12. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This old grandma was blind from Trachoma. She is the mother of Philip a recent convert to Christianity and my Chairman for the Pokot Clinic Building Committee. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hudson, Jude and a visitor named Carla helped to bathe all the children that came to our clinic. Many of them were quite dirty so I'm sure it was a treat and some were also not so happy about it:) </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The boys also helped out in our pharmacy and overall did an incredible job as my little helpers.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here are some Pokot women getting some of the free food that we were able to bring to them.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The patients all went through a triage area and then came to see me to get treatment. Clara is a Pokot Nursing Student that we are helping and she would like to come work at the clinic when she is finished. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After the clinic we all relaxed and had a good time. The boys had some Peanut Butter sandwiches since I couldn't get them to eat much of the goat that was served to us at each meal. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We had fun playing a little "football"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is how we/they cook our meals, over an open fire. That is a big pot of boiled goat meat. No I was not in charge. They can pick up those hot pots with their bare hands no problem. Not me. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the site for the new staff house that we are going to start building this week.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hudson did a great job teaching the kids at Sunday School.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">He taught them on the wise man that built his house upon the rock.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I got to preach at the church that was planted there by the Kenyan Missionary that I work with. It is a simple church with iron sheet walls. I love the Pokot believers. Many of them have incredible testimonies. Mostly, they are first generation Christians and facing a lot of stress from their tribe. We need to be praying for them and for the growth of the church. </td></tr>
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Next to our work in villages around Kapsowar. We started a Community Health Program where we are going twice a week into nearby villages and teaching the children in the schools and then doing talks among the community members and a medical clinic for them. My big topics for them are about the dangers of teenage pregnancy and alcohol. We include the good news of the gospel in our talks and have great hopes to see God transform our communities. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is a group of High School girls that we spoke to at a school and during this picture they were all praying a prayer to commit their lives to Christ and to sexual purity. It was great!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This was a community meeting and the man on the left was giving a testimony of how God freed him from the grips of alcohol and had given him new life. Praise the Lord!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This was our first community trip held at our local church that we attend, Ngongoroi. They have a small "nursery" school there. It was a lot of fun and we got to preach to the community members that came as well. </td></tr>
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Thanks for your prayers and support for our ministry. We really appreciate each one of you!<br />
Happy Holidays!Jones House Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855246036454616880noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599309627498730391.post-55140506099443453002012-09-07T13:57:00.003-05:002012-09-07T13:57:50.251-05:00In a land far, far away!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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busy fashioning together a boy and a girl. He had many big dreams for
them. He proudly sent them off to a new land. His heart was filled with
many hopes for the pair. The girl and the boy grew. They grew in
their love for their Creator and grew in their love for the people that
surrounded them. The boy was faithful and hard working. He was given
many wonderful gifts from the Creator that he determined to use to bring
Him honor. The girl was tender and felt a stirring in her heart that
went beyond the country that surrounded her. The King crossed their
paths, they fell in love and were married. He gave them a vision for a
territory unseen by their eyes. He only asked that they trust Him each
step of the way. In the 3rd year of their marriage, the King gave them
their first knight. He proved to be loyal and obedient. He was always
willing to stand firmly for justice and mercy. 2 years later, the 2nd
knight joined their family. He was passionate and full of love and
life. He fiercely fought for what he believed in. His heart was set on
the battles he felt worthy to fight. Soon after the 3rd knight entered
their family. He brought joy and laughter like they had never known.
He was faithful and pure. He loved, and sang and danced with great
abandon. The King gave them their assignment and told them it was time
to "go". They set off into a territory He had prepared in advance for
them. It proved to be all they had been dreaming of. A life filled with
sharing the Hope and Truth they clung to with everything in them. It
was a life spent serving a people that the King desperately loved. It
was apparent that the Creator had prepared each one with special gifts
to give this people. Just when they thought life couldn't get any
better-a daughter entered their family. Her family diligently prayed
for her to be as strong as a lioness but filled with grace as she made
her place in this world. They prayed her life would bring 2 cultures
together in unity. They prayed that she would bring new beauty into
their world. The prayers were answered. Those from home were longing
to meet this copper haired treasure. So they set off to their homeland.
Families were joyfully reunited and memories were made. But the family
could not quench the longing in their hearts to return to the land that
the King had prepared for them. So they set off once again on their
long, long journey. The people received them warmly with great love and
generosity. It was if they were coming home again. So their story
continues. The year began with fantastic birthday celebrations.<br />
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Treacherous journeys were made to visit friends they had missed
dearly. Only to tell of the King's faithfulness to protect them. The
story continued after 30 of the strongest men in the village came to
display all of their strength to pull the family's vehicle to safety.
The family were awestruck by the kindness and love that was so
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The knights all faithfully study reading, writing and arithmetic oh and
history, geography, science and Bible. They know this will help them to
lead the next generation into many great new territories.<br />
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When the copper haired girl grows weary of battling with the knights she
often retreats to the pink abyss as she thinks upon all things lovely,
like flowers and butterflies and beautiful birds.<br />
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Days are filled with the fervent and faithful prayers for clinics and
wells. Intercessions for children that have been tragically injured by
swarms of bees and blazing fires. All have been answered. Some have
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The family is happy to be back in this precious land they call home.
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Praise the Lord! We made it to our first Pokot clinic since coming back
to Kenya. We had a wonderful time and the Lord was so good to us by
giving us traveling mercies and a blessed time with the people there.
We started our journey on Saturday morning and made the 4 hour drive to
Lodengo where we have been going to work among the Pokot for over the
past 1 year now. It was my first clinic since returning from our
furlough. I was very interested to see how the work was going on in the
clinic/health center that we are constructing. When I left them last
December they had only completed the foundation. So I was very happy to
see that they had already almost completed the building. The community
has really all been working so hard. The women have been bringing all
the water they need for the project often walking long distances to find
it. As you may know we are in the process of digging a well, but it
had to be put on hold until another bigger drilling rig can come and
finish the job. We found the ground was very rocky there so we are
praying to get water soon. So before we started our clinic we took time
to really appreciate all the work they had done. We held the mobile
clinic in the new clinic building even though it was not all the way
done. It was still so great to use even 3 of the rooms and everyone was
so happy. Before the clinic we had a time for sharing the gospel. I
shared the story of the tower of Babel and how the people at that time
were building it to bring glory to themselves, but that we wanted to
build this clinic to bring glory to God. I asked how many of them were
followers of Jesus and less than half of them raised their hands. I
wish I could tell you that at the time of the invitation they all
decided to accept Jesus in their lives, but that did not happen. There
is still much darkness in that place and that is why we want to have a
steady presence among them with the clinic. God is beginning to break
through among them and every time we go we get to see the new believers
and fellowship with them. On Sunday morning we spent several hours with
them, worshiping together and praying for their people. We heard one
testimony of a woman that had come to know the Lord the week before.
She said she had been making home alcohol brews before, but she was no
longer going to do that. She now wanted to follow Christ. All the
believers are first generation Christians. It is fun to see their
excitement for learning new things about the Lord. We are praying for
God to fully reach their people and that they would follow Him for
generations to come. It felt very good to be ministering to them again
in their physical and spiritual needs. That is our goal each time we
come. We make sure that they know we love them and we are there because
of Jesus. We take time to pray with each patient when they come to the
clinic which has been such a joy. It seems like I always get my
sickest patients coming on Sunday mornings. The last 2 visits I have
had to start IVs on sick patients before church. The woman that came
this time had recently miscarried and had lost a lot of blood. We gave
her IV fluids and medicine to help her blood levels increase. She came
to us dizzy and bearly able to stand. When she left I saw her smiling
at me and with her strength back, which is one of the reasons why I will
keep going back again and again. I look forward to opening the Health
Center Lord willing by early next year. We hope to complete the clinic
and start working on building a staff house within the next month.
Thank you to so many of you that have helped contribute to this
project. We feel it is worthwhile and something the Lord desires for
these people. We pray that it will produce much fruit in every way for
many years to come. Enjoy some pictures below of our trip. </div>
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<br />Jones House Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855246036454616880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599309627498730391.post-48349434071379648402012-08-11T05:18:00.000-05:002012-08-11T05:18:22.172-05:001st Month Back in KenyaWe are happy to report that our family is back in Kapsowar Kenya and we are doing well! This first month back has been a very busy and exciting one. We really enjoyed having Vanessa's mom here as she came back with us to stay for a couple of weeks and get a taste of what our life is like here in Kenya. Her time with us was full of fun times as a family, sweet times introducing her to our Kenyan friends, a few adventure moments and some times of just our typical daily lives. I'm sure she could tell you more of her stories and favorite moments. The kids really enjoyed having her around and it was sad to see her go. I will say I'm sure she is glad to get back to the nice American roads...during her time here we had a scary "minor" accident that could have been much worse if God had not provided a perfectly placed tree that kept our car from rolling off the hillside when the muddy roads pushed us off the road. It was a reminder to us all at how we are so daily dependent on the Lord for His protection over our family. We certainly are thankful for all those who have been lifting us up in prayer.<br />
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Vanessa will be writing more updates soon about family life, but I thought I might share a few stories from how it has been for me back at the hospital. I have enjoyed being back to work at our hospital and am excited about the things going on here. We have a great new Nursing Officer that I have enjoyed working with. We are currently working through expanding the amount of community outreach that we are doing which has always been an interest of mine. We are still training nursing school students and last week the senior students took their exams to graduate. We are trying to recruit some of them to work in our Pokot clinic when it opens, probably early next year. I will be taking a team down to do a mobile clinic this next weekend so more updates to come soon on that with pictures. <br />
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There have been a few patient encounters that have encouraged me since being back. One was a lady that I mentioned on a facebook update. She was admitted to our hospital with a new diagnosis of HIV and TB. I asked for people to pray because she was not accepting her diagnosis and was threatening to take her life. After several long talks with her over her time here I began to see her attitude change. We gave her the best care we could for her physical body and we saw the Lord bring her into much better health. We also addressed her spiritual needs with her by counseling and prayer. She reaffirmed her faith in Christ and began to accept the hope that He provides. Emotionally she became more encouraged and joyful as I saw her each day. My hope was that each time I saw her I could bring a smile to her face. We also got her accustomed to prayer at each visit so much that the last time I saw her before I could finish she said, "doctor don't forget to pray." We truly saw God do a mighty work in her and I really appreciate everyone who prayed for her. <br />
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That patient really summarizes what my hope is to do during our time here. I have heard other missionaries say, "I am here to do for them what they cannot do for themselves." I agree with this and have thought about what I have to offer them. I have seen how medicine here is very focused on the physical only. It is my heart to practice and teach whole person care that addresses the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of patients. Many of you probably heard me tell the story during our furlough about the poisoning patient that we "treated" but did not "heal." The one who was sent home after he physically improved but returned the next month with the same thing because we had not yet addressed his spiritual and emotional needs. Well, very quick in my time here we had another patient just like that. Fortunately, this time before she was sent home we picked up on the fact that she was still depressed and was planning to attempt suicide again after discharge. We were able to work together as a team with myself and the chaplains to counsel her and encourage her mind and spirit. She admitted that she had been living with several men and when we tested her for HIV she was positive. I spent a long time talking to her about the choices that she has made in her life, the consequences of sin, but how there is hope and forgiveness found in Christ. She responded very well and decided to give her life to the Lord. l couldn't help but think of the woman at the well and I pray she continues on for the Lord. <br />
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Her case reminded me again of our need for discipleship. This is one of my biggest goals for this term. I am planning to meet with our chaplains this week to decide on how we want to proceed in discipling those patients that come to know the Lord. I hope to send them with materials, a Bible and a letter to their local pastor to encourage them to continue the discipleship process when they go home. I would also like to work in follow-ups in the community with these people when we get our community health program going. Good health is more than just physical! <br />
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We hope to keep the updates coming with more pictures in the next ones. Jones House Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855246036454616880noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599309627498730391.post-13844611075728357632012-01-25T20:43:00.003-06:002012-01-25T20:54:14.952-06:00Making House Calls<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixG-gy-Whi8o-unZqo9soWrK2Ue0VN2b1ZqueM0LIDEnnuc1sPl9VvK9BBEAjAfw43QcixQI8V3Zbes2pBL9H0zezM-HTiWb3SmOgESkZjnpDCBoqQVrEPTmV6UoFhYFdqUSED-iCM5VY/s1600/Jones+Prayercard.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixG-gy-Whi8o-unZqo9soWrK2Ue0VN2b1ZqueM0LIDEnnuc1sPl9VvK9BBEAjAfw43QcixQI8V3Zbes2pBL9H0zezM-HTiWb3SmOgESkZjnpDCBoqQVrEPTmV6UoFhYFdqUSED-iCM5VY/s400/Jones+Prayercard.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701768449607289026" border="0" /></a><br />Here is the article and link to the video from Samaritan's Purse about our ministry in Kenya<br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfKNbir5sVw">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfKNbir5sVw</a><br /><br /> <div class="left-item"> <p>A physician’s visit to an ailing child opens the door to a new remote medical clinic in Kenya </p> </div> <p> </p><div class="inset-container-inpictures"> <br /> </div> “This is Kyle. Where is she? Now? I’ll be right there!” Dr. Kyle Jones dropped his cell phone into his pocket and sprinted into the darkness along the rutted, muddy road that led to Kapsowar Hospital, a remote mission hospital in the hills of northwestern Kenya.<br /><br />In less than five minutes, he delivered healthy twin boys to a woman lying on a gurney in the entryway. It was another typical evening at the hospital.<br /><br />“You’re always on call,” said the young physician from Tulsa, Oklahoma. “You never know what to expect.”<br /><br />When Kyle completed his medical residency, he and his wife, Vanessa, packed up their three young sons and headed for Kenya, following in the footsteps of missionary pioneers who had served at Kapsowar Hospital since it started as a small dispensary in 1933.<br /><br />Last August, Vanessa gave birth to a daughter, Ariella. The local Marakwet people gave her the name Jepchemoi, which means, “born in the middle of the night.”<br /><br />The move to Kenya fulfilled a call to missions that Kyle first experienced when he was 12 years old. He didn’t know then that he would become a physician serving in Kenya through World Medical Mission’s Post-Residency Program. The program helps Christian physicians pursue careers in medical missions by supporting them for their first two years on the field.<br /><br />Dr. Jones faced all of the unique challenges of practicing medicine in the developing world, from treating unusual tropical diseases to managing life-threatening complications of preventable illnesses that are rarely seen in the United States. <br /><br />One of Dr. Jones’ patients was a little boy named Musa who had a severe case of meningitis. Musa was from the Pokot tribe that lived down in Kerio Valley, several hours away.<br /><br />Dr. Jones treated Musa and prayed earnestly for his recovery. “It was really a miracle that he survived,” he said.<br /><br />After Musa returned to his village, Dr. Jones wanted to see him for a follow-up exam. He decided to make a house call that had a far-reaching effect on the Pokot people.<br /><br />News that Dr. Jones was coming to Lodengo quickly spread beyond Musa’s family. Dozens of people were waiting to see the <i>doctari</i> when he arrived.<br /><br />The need for medical care was overwhelming. Dr. Jones did what he could and promised to return with more supplies and medical personnel to set up a mobile clinic. Before long, teams of doctors, nurses, and interns from Kapsowar Hospital were making regular trips down treacherous mountain roads to minister to Pokot families.<br /><br />Sick and injured people came from miles around. Expectant mothers received prenatal care and children were immunized. Emergency cases were often transported to the hospital at the end of the day.<br /><br />A woman named Mercy walked nine miles to bring her 1-year-old daughter, Chebet, to the clinic.<br /><br />“My baby is sick,” she said. “There is nowhere else as good as this to go to. We all wait until we know the doctors are coming.”<br /><br />The mobile clinics also included spiritual care. A Kenyan missionary, Stephen Olimaouma, had moved to Lodengo from Lake Victoria to plant a church among the Pokot. The local church family and the Christian medical workers made a powerful team.<br /><br />“Sharing the Gospel at the clinic is the first thing we do,” Pastor Olimaouma said. “They need to know Jesus.”<br /><br />Members of the medical team always pray with their patients and find opportunities to share the Gospel.<br /><br />Dr. Jones was pleased when he asked one woman if she knew Jesus Christ as her Savior and she said yes.<br /><br />“I was happy when she said yes and I asked her when she got saved,” he said. “She said, ‘The first time you all came.’ What a joy it was to me to see some of the fruits of the ministry!”<br /><br />The medical pioneers also became unexpected ambassadors of peace. For generations, disputes over cattle and land led to deadly conflicts between the Pokot in the valley and the Marakwet, whose territory extends into the hills surrounding Kapsowar Hospital.<br /><br />One eerie stretch of the boulder-strewn road that winds down into the valley passes by a Marakwet village that was burned to the ground by a group of Pokot cattle raiders. More than 30 people were killed.<br /><br />Fear of entering “enemy” territory often prevented Pokot families from seeking medical care at the hospital. The Pokot were at first surprised and then grateful to receive compassionate care from Marakwet medical workers that came their village.<br /><br />“The medical clinic has brought healing to the community and peace between the Pokot and Marakwet people,” Pastor Olimaouma said.<br /><br />Visits by the mobile medical teams also emphasized the need for a permanent clinic in the area. Dr. Jones and others dug into their own pockets to create a building fund. The clinic is now under construction. A well is also being drilled to provide clean water for the entire community.<br /><br />Dr. Jones recently completed his two-year commitment with the Post-Residency Program. He and his family are back in Tulsa, preparing to return to Kapsowar Hospital in July to continue sharing the Gospel as medical missionaries.<br /><br />“When God gives the vision, we should not be discouraged," Dr. Jones said. "It is only God who receives all the glory. God cares about our physical and spiritual needs, and as a physician, I need to provide that same care for my patients. My prayer is that they will know Jesus.” <br /><br /><br />Website to donate to Kyle and Vanessa Jones' Ministry is:<br /><a href="http://www.inhisimage.org/international/give.html">http://www.inhisimage.org/international/give.html</a>Jones House Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855246036454616880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599309627498730391.post-24839687251916157492012-01-03T23:36:00.000-06:002012-01-03T23:39:44.984-06:00Kapsowar Video and Newsletter<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8Ru8yoIxqw">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8Ru8yoIxqw</a><br /><br />Here is a link to a slide show that we put together summarizing our past year in Kenya. We are currently back in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but plan to go back to Kapsowar, Kenya in July 2012. We are trusting the Lord to help us raise a financial and prayer support team. I will also put our latest newsletter on the blog as well in case there are people that would like to see it that didn't get one. We can also add names to the list if people want to get our letters in the mail, just contact us by email at kvhjones@sbcglobal.net We have really enjoyed our time back in the States so far and are looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible. We appreciate our financial donors so much. If you desire to partner with us in our ministry gifts may be sent to:<br />In His Image International<br />Attn: Stewardship Department<br />PO Box 1191<br />Tulsa, OK 74101<br />or<br />You can now donate Online at:<br />http://www.inhisimage.org/international/give.html<br /><br />December Newsletter:<br />Keepin' Up with the Jones'<br /><br />Wow, the Lord has really been faithful to us as we have served Him here in Kenya these past 2 years through Samaritan's Purse. Now we are coming home to raise support and come back again next July. Many of you know we were given the opportunity to serve here through a special program for doctors who have just finished their residency. Samaritan's Purse helped us with some funds during this time, but during this next phase of our ministry we will have the opportunity to trust the Lord for our salary through friends, family and churches. So if you would like to start partnering with us, now is the time! We have included a response card for you to give either one time or monthly gifts. While we are at home we would like to meet with each of our supporters to say thank you and share with you more about our ministry. We will be staying in Tulsa, but are looking at other possible trips. We are really looking forward to seeing everyone!<br /><br />As far as our last few weeks in Kenya, we had a lot going on. Our last weekend here we went on our last Pokot mobile clinic weekend. This trip was our biggest ever with 26 people, 3 cars, 4 times stuck in the mud and other fun surprises. We also took along a camera crew from Samaritan's Purse so they could see the progress of the clinic we are building. It will be fun to see the video and photos soon on their website, www.samaritanspurse.org The clinic foun-dation is done, praise the Lord! And we have already purchased the 10,000 bricks for the walls. We are just waiting on the rains to stop so the roads can get better. We have made arrangements for the work to continue even while we are in the States so that is very good.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX_ixIQc0y_53V2hIgRgKTbt1H5Rgzv-ck10CjLDoq-OyYKOUCP_WTVe7Vsqd0LFcLKJd_vEtIA_4fT_2vBOOHVbOQWv3G6jMCfxzweCTSQfFYIZZrlYuz_nF6OzPbv5q5p3p3DfDCH6Y/s1600/Workers+on+Pokot+Clinic.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX_ixIQc0y_53V2hIgRgKTbt1H5Rgzv-ck10CjLDoq-OyYKOUCP_WTVe7Vsqd0LFcLKJd_vEtIA_4fT_2vBOOHVbOQWv3G6jMCfxzweCTSQfFYIZZrlYuz_nF6OzPbv5q5p3p3DfDCH6Y/s400/Workers+on+Pokot+Clinic.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693642094016912418" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pokot Clinic Under Construction<br /><br /></div>The well is still underway, but they have been having many problems with break-downs, hard rock, etc. So please keep praying for that. We had a great time looking at the progress and praying at the site. The clinic went very smooth and the people said again how thankful they are to have doctors coming who not only treat them with medicines, but also pray with them.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvRS1zWk2poxqWnWowYTDDdntNDAZ0Z-09sxNlXEF-JI-qXvkBQbWcqid3swp05Rs-BJNicwRDSyy2flPTju1tOg6Ymn16nXMzJUBvZJ-Zz5p7QpR0oFfbTtFN1RwZIUZGyKBVnbJF5y8/s1600/Hudson+teaching+in+Pokot+Sunday+School.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvRS1zWk2poxqWnWowYTDDdntNDAZ0Z-09sxNlXEF-JI-qXvkBQbWcqid3swp05Rs-BJNicwRDSyy2flPTju1tOg6Ymn16nXMzJUBvZJ-Zz5p7QpR0oFfbTtFN1RwZIUZGyKBVnbJF5y8/s400/Hudson+teaching+in+Pokot+Sunday+School.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693642015855698770" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hudson Teaching in Pokot Sunday School<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj06VfJshHqPISgX_yJGTbPiGCkqiSJavMa6enio4z26s24AXiw1XqMWOyJZLkIaLW4yjHgHuurPUAA2ysW5DXyFhVt0YNBjHBTTaKl4K0BOLwA_Tr_ObyLFkRQoZkj8XC86Tv22ZrkDDY/s1600/Our+Local+Church.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 291px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj06VfJshHqPISgX_yJGTbPiGCkqiSJavMa6enio4z26s24AXiw1XqMWOyJZLkIaLW4yjHgHuurPUAA2ysW5DXyFhVt0YNBjHBTTaKl4K0BOLwA_Tr_ObyLFkRQoZkj8XC86Tv22ZrkDDY/s400/Our+Local+Church.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693642037316590882" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our Local Church<br /></div><br />My last week at the hospital was also very fruitful with taking care of patients. November was one of our most busy months for delivering babies and the majority of my time is spent doing the c-section deliveries. I am so thankful to Dr. Nicoll and others at In His Image that trained me to do that surgery in my residency. It has been one of the favorite parts of my job here and a real need in our community. Many moms fail to deliver at home and then are brought to our hospital for surgery. I am always happy to see healthy babies and moms knowing that without the surgery many of them would likely not survive.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisQG9nSr0Ke5l86NU3wRG1wpRvY1ZUWqd59bON-4-xVMu3GZa-8jY9ImUx6RCKUsrDD5cCCz272kS6nCVHlkTM32O6esp9c3Ty5jac-cj3y7lBKl_ze7N7L-lO6hAY_J23aAbYRyXXp8Q/s1600/C-section+in+New+OR.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisQG9nSr0Ke5l86NU3wRG1wpRvY1ZUWqd59bON-4-xVMu3GZa-8jY9ImUx6RCKUsrDD5cCCz272kS6nCVHlkTM32O6esp9c3Ty5jac-cj3y7lBKl_ze7N7L-lO6hAY_J23aAbYRyXXp8Q/s400/C-section+in+New+OR.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693642010611875922" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">C-section in New OR<br /><br /></div> For those that it is too late and their babies have passed we have the opportunity to minister to them in the name of Christ and bring hope that if they know the Lord Jesus as their Savior they will see their babies again in heaven. Ultimately, the gospel is the reason why we are here in Kenya and the reason why we want to come back for another term.<br /><br />On the home front, we had a fun time at Hudson's graduation from Kindergarten. We have been homeschooling him in the mornings and for a couple of hours in the afternoon he gets to go to the local Kenyan church school. It has been good for him to socialize with the Kenyan kids. They had a special ceremony and we were so proud of him. Pretty cute kid!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb4PZdJRzl5WEJfgP9nbiJiUdSCDot3fL_Jte0NKXHJ0bYkmGluF_3eIYPFJUU2fX40fw8BcG9ssMlnxP2NWlmCZXRZk6jNqBfQBe86ci14ErB_6WL7-N1VVKxwJ785pbPJgd1y7h22cU/s1600/Hudson+with+Graduation+Class.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb4PZdJRzl5WEJfgP9nbiJiUdSCDot3fL_Jte0NKXHJ0bYkmGluF_3eIYPFJUU2fX40fw8BcG9ssMlnxP2NWlmCZXRZk6jNqBfQBe86ci14ErB_6WL7-N1VVKxwJ785pbPJgd1y7h22cU/s400/Hudson+with+Graduation+Class.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693642019341589586" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hudson at Kindergarten Graduation<br /><br /></div>Ariella is still a big hit with the Kenyans especially some of the women that work in our home. Isaac continues to melt hearts with his big bear hugs. You'll often find him telling his friends and family "I love you too!" And Jude's daydreams have finally come true when he got to pack his backpack to actually take to America. The other day we had all the mission station workers in our home to say thank you. We have been so blessed in this place.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBo1esx82e_macO8o_EsJ5t6GsK1bffpbmclBGbBsOGzaZMaaNm2iEuPS4rMEIJ3GoPpT9MMbvixLZ3q7G0n26gOmwPaeiFR92TeFhOGi3MfGdQ9DdIQqAvfyeyavfEBpjH5fT7H3_Nd0/s1600/Mission+Station+Friends.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBo1esx82e_macO8o_EsJ5t6GsK1bffpbmclBGbBsOGzaZMaaNm2iEuPS4rMEIJ3GoPpT9MMbvixLZ3q7G0n26gOmwPaeiFR92TeFhOGi3MfGdQ9DdIQqAvfyeyavfEBpjH5fT7H3_Nd0/s400/Mission+Station+Friends.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693642026714795634" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mission Station Friends<br /><br /></div> We hope all of you had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!<br /><br />God bless you,<br />The Jones Family<br />Kyle, Vanessa, Hudson, Jude, Isaac and Ariella<br /><br />U.S. Address: 22129 E. 62nd Street Broken Arrow, OK 74014<br />Kenyan Address: Kapsowar Hospital PO Box 68 Kapsowar 30705 Kenya, East Africa<br />Email: kvhjones@sbcglobal.net<br />Keep up with the Jones' at: www.joneshousehappenings.blogspot.com<br />"Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous deeds among all peoples."<br />- 1 Chronicles 16:24Jones House Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855246036454616880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599309627498730391.post-18369414560651268442011-10-08T15:55:00.008-05:002011-10-08T16:47:43.202-05:00Updates from Life with the Jones'<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj79UAt60tYPjPOgQl_UEoIDoEHV27mS2dXSK74JFGpFZaOzphvPlqXalLyjYGI0vZ01V1GpBJawvxgENGqpZX99oGVDQTi7ZKeRjVfpCnE6vXiqDB07GDBKREUUaUeYdQjKsjCZJxw6MI/s1600/Jones+Family+plus+goats.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 310px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj79UAt60tYPjPOgQl_UEoIDoEHV27mS2dXSK74JFGpFZaOzphvPlqXalLyjYGI0vZ01V1GpBJawvxgENGqpZX99oGVDQTi7ZKeRjVfpCnE6vXiqDB07GDBKREUUaUeYdQjKsjCZJxw6MI/s400/Jones+Family+plus+goats.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661239272682124850" border="0" /></a><br />There has been a lot going on in the Jones family these days. Of course with a new baby that is usually the case. Ariella is doing wonderful and is growing big and strong. She even had her first round of shots:( Her brothers still love to take turns holding her and she is making lots of Kenyan friends fast. We have now had 2 local churches come over to our house to officially welcome her and bless our family. Their culture is very hospitable and loving toward new mothers especially.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFdL4FbvBxGSyULtNx9Wbv9lLdzhYA5gqmM5plA6XAbMNrNaWQH7RrsoCTlXt4rUt6Y_JlEFUWlp-SQBDBRsbKiU0w7fpWQbEEgDkA-3J5oXRFstvmoHawz3k6GSVXl-Jgg9VuQEVO4-Y/s1600/Vanessa+at+Baby+Shower.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFdL4FbvBxGSyULtNx9Wbv9lLdzhYA5gqmM5plA6XAbMNrNaWQH7RrsoCTlXt4rUt6Y_JlEFUWlp-SQBDBRsbKiU0w7fpWQbEEgDkA-3J5oXRFstvmoHawz3k6GSVXl-Jgg9VuQEVO4-Y/s400/Vanessa+at+Baby+Shower.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661239277654428722" border="0" /></a><br />We had the chance to go on the Samaritan's Purse ministry retreat at the beach this September which was a lot of fun. The boys and girl loved the pool and the beach. We were truly blessed by all the speakers, the time to relax and refocus. We left feeling ready to finish this first term in Kapsowar strong. It is amazing how soon we will be back in the States, this December. We are hoping to get to spend good time with family and friends. We do feel the Lord calling us to come back to Kapsowar again though and will be aiming to come back Lord willing by next July.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQk7Dfct3d5IuS2DKVkfkmyihszU5Abr4ECgqmWF097irItSgyXJdbPJsbK4sqqUHkbDzhBlkZmiatUF_W3X3BKeWe5zrm90tz5LiKQ6JQUH-RtOra-NMq4I5hjaFsYY9eqJoUtupG4fI/s1600/Family+at+Beach.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQk7Dfct3d5IuS2DKVkfkmyihszU5Abr4ECgqmWF097irItSgyXJdbPJsbK4sqqUHkbDzhBlkZmiatUF_W3X3BKeWe5zrm90tz5LiKQ6JQUH-RtOra-NMq4I5hjaFsYY9eqJoUtupG4fI/s400/Family+at+Beach.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661238615438483634" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipHNvYhdFhmVF3quv7zLdp5udS6IFZxyADukKnjSwCJdQm2Mg5yxtd6pf38aZok0a5zsbCp13TMupfGGrzis-ibZ-q47NZc8mqEhlsOju9uqsrTSM9qGyiUwRYiWX7y1-aXLJPKCYeEV8/s1600/Vanessa+and+Ariella+at+Beach.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipHNvYhdFhmVF3quv7zLdp5udS6IFZxyADukKnjSwCJdQm2Mg5yxtd6pf38aZok0a5zsbCp13TMupfGGrzis-ibZ-q47NZc8mqEhlsOju9uqsrTSM9qGyiUwRYiWX7y1-aXLJPKCYeEV8/s400/Vanessa+and+Ariella+at+Beach.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661236524225706338" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidPePjQ7u8UobjEvR10ZFMHGZOFGPzDmBYSTtFveyu-99R-OqonTroT1RJwGPeL4TzH6yzvQi8_NRK04P0DjHv_DOgeuLZlmzAg1BthsPecGz5rNCVVYLZR5LN4A9xQRriwQQZtqEUgt0/s1600/Jude+on+Beach.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidPePjQ7u8UobjEvR10ZFMHGZOFGPzDmBYSTtFveyu-99R-OqonTroT1RJwGPeL4TzH6yzvQi8_NRK04P0DjHv_DOgeuLZlmzAg1BthsPecGz5rNCVVYLZR5LN4A9xQRriwQQZtqEUgt0/s400/Jude+on+Beach.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661238620985473650" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLjnjw23GQ19TwBJoLy-R6MiBXsqj9NUaWSCNKWl8k1yyPhcD-LJWsDBcqhjJLS2k-pEkTImMeA-r5sLTkxcxdSGX1e88a0-b_CaRRobpTo-dQjc7fFKuArDYwtJy1gDd6I-wx6UzqJ34/s1600/Isaac+on+Beach.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLjnjw23GQ19TwBJoLy-R6MiBXsqj9NUaWSCNKWl8k1yyPhcD-LJWsDBcqhjJLS2k-pEkTImMeA-r5sLTkxcxdSGX1e88a0-b_CaRRobpTo-dQjc7fFKuArDYwtJy1gDd6I-wx6UzqJ34/s400/Isaac+on+Beach.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661238622334256546" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyIU0dIEBt6gpCP2PS_NxW6sAfbWuMf64EjP4KkilMKqctzFq-_6rWTePlxoEZsE6vHkfAfTLBtkNGHoINAyHlrYBcy9klozISWBN_ZDYV6lveKovWP-UaoFDa6q9Q5CLiOZPOvG_Vcao/s1600/Hudson+at+Beach.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyIU0dIEBt6gpCP2PS_NxW6sAfbWuMf64EjP4KkilMKqctzFq-_6rWTePlxoEZsE6vHkfAfTLBtkNGHoINAyHlrYBcy9klozISWBN_ZDYV6lveKovWP-UaoFDa6q9Q5CLiOZPOvG_Vcao/s400/Hudson+at+Beach.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661238619232813490" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ7gPscm1hO0PnjvjFuhKnVkC4imuczR2tDJMjz5s6_5X4YbEP1RYxWtDaDOl4r-7iKk9CT8BJLKNEveb5ux6VR-qfsh0CaxOftM9sxbIcjdCR3jLLc9hXIxGmvTcVrgdhaxKbELu4MHA/s1600/Ariella+on+Beach.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ7gPscm1hO0PnjvjFuhKnVkC4imuczR2tDJMjz5s6_5X4YbEP1RYxWtDaDOl4r-7iKk9CT8BJLKNEveb5ux6VR-qfsh0CaxOftM9sxbIcjdCR3jLLc9hXIxGmvTcVrgdhaxKbELu4MHA/s400/Ariella+on+Beach.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661238613984535650" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUdlYiKVgpnJg0ctxYc-8S3ohIV0oA7efnXsVO_IzL68I0YJGCCmwUPL2JAgSPzJ95glK7HDSKLBsv-hwysRGSZvgQfBITn2gNLpt_E-DYQF3UFpuYZjXytzfCKBItFwMvsyD9zGhKvWE/s1600/Kids+in+Pool.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUdlYiKVgpnJg0ctxYc-8S3ohIV0oA7efnXsVO_IzL68I0YJGCCmwUPL2JAgSPzJ95glK7HDSKLBsv-hwysRGSZvgQfBITn2gNLpt_E-DYQF3UFpuYZjXytzfCKBItFwMvsyD9zGhKvWE/s400/Kids+in+Pool.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661236522852121682" border="0" /></a><br />The w0rk at the hospital has been going well. I have enjoyed working in our new operating rooms. This picture was taken during one of my first c-sections in the new building, the same one where Vanessa had our baby. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjANQuL8argxbmQoRkUUS_7SZeWb-pYEJBHRvitVHUdfWJe5i4qiW4qKoWEqZ9ZxbD0RccQEPIQROaVS58s2a9hm2eNF5HSOUeBjE1T2A5h-V8maAsEjybBrfkAKwSEMIJU1HSUT5pjpxg/s1600/Operating+in+New+OR.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjANQuL8argxbmQoRkUUS_7SZeWb-pYEJBHRvitVHUdfWJe5i4qiW4qKoWEqZ9ZxbD0RccQEPIQROaVS58s2a9hm2eNF5HSOUeBjE1T2A5h-V8maAsEjybBrfkAKwSEMIJU1HSUT5pjpxg/s400/Operating+in+New+OR.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661236518937850370" border="0" /></a>I am learning more and more about how our cultures are different in regards to medical care. I have seen that in Kenya it is very rare that health care workers attempt to address spiritual or emotional issues with the patients. I recently had a mom whose baby was born premature and was really struggling. I asked the nursing student to ask the mother how she was doing with it all and she asked the mother only about how her body was feeling after the delivery. It is easy to neglect the soul and the emotions, but these are often what is most important in times like those. We stopped and talked about the whole issue with all the staff that day and it was a good discussion for everyone. I also encourage our visiting medical students and residents to take time during their medical rounds to pray with each of their patients.<br /><br />As an update on our work among the Pokot we just returned from another successful mobile clinic among them last weekend. Big things are starting to happen. We had our ground-breaking ceremony for the clinic that we are starting to build. Due to many of our generous donors we are well underway for the fundraising of the clinic although it is not fully paid for yet. We had a nice time at the site of prayer and dedication then all took turns with the pick/shovels. Everyone is really excited and the community elders showed their support by bringing several goats each to sell and contribute the money. Construction started this week and I am told they are already almost done with the digging for the foundation. Praise the Lord! After the mobile clinic we had a showing of the Jesus film outside using a generator. It was a big hit. At one point it started to rain, but no one left and it stopped in a short time and never got too heavy. God was watching over us for sure.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiebFnJn1IHoI4nV6pUXdajI4x_qOlLiqyq9kdRQCRFjC2fGYXxikZwdtVkLYob6jbEnt_Zx-Ejeo9oaxhJT_HbTUEkjbmdLUckNdnLHI8ZvawoIf3cll8Kk4mYXkS0WHRrR6GuuoemgxQ/s1600/Groundbreaking+Ceremony.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiebFnJn1IHoI4nV6pUXdajI4x_qOlLiqyq9kdRQCRFjC2fGYXxikZwdtVkLYob6jbEnt_Zx-Ejeo9oaxhJT_HbTUEkjbmdLUckNdnLHI8ZvawoIf3cll8Kk4mYXkS0WHRrR6GuuoemgxQ/s400/Groundbreaking+Ceremony.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661236514234052306" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ThrPbJmgZTZfPNLom97SXv9hcfgRUil2psm6yvWeZtd93fHA_oHXRop-qHHF84j8mf35-P-_JIv_zfijAAOJ-YqtmutVZJnH1E-Mb43LXYHhDwaAP98RHoxuU-xEBCUwRMDElBdCwpc/s1600/Breaking+ground.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ThrPbJmgZTZfPNLom97SXv9hcfgRUil2psm6yvWeZtd93fHA_oHXRop-qHHF84j8mf35-P-_JIv_zfijAAOJ-YqtmutVZJnH1E-Mb43LXYHhDwaAP98RHoxuU-xEBCUwRMDElBdCwpc/s400/Breaking+ground.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661236514018021954" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_OOJLiNsVANPcDj1AAfEakx17fn13I98vrLtfIOi92WR5-VaH7QOihWPVN4OaJZrpW__ZCobk9dH_WsiC72HzzCp13nQdmFyJhpjIfvDv-amJWL9NO8fOsuap4ZbeHKbP4EKLKF68oug/s1600/Elders%2527+Goats.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_OOJLiNsVANPcDj1AAfEakx17fn13I98vrLtfIOi92WR5-VaH7QOihWPVN4OaJZrpW__ZCobk9dH_WsiC72HzzCp13nQdmFyJhpjIfvDv-amJWL9NO8fOsuap4ZbeHKbP4EKLKF68oug/s400/Elders%2527+Goats.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661234766025002482" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm962b77VR_Qwp_ObNbMJKwa0RT8XUvPXENkek5fUAIF8XDrTmcMTFTwRxf6QDI8zyw6Dh2KvQv_-5tkv_ZvGt_D1PLECKDBBIfmkvBRc0izW5OkYRCLGHzlIvbInKq5h_O1Ue3dMOiDU/s1600/Jesus+Film.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm962b77VR_Qwp_ObNbMJKwa0RT8XUvPXENkek5fUAIF8XDrTmcMTFTwRxf6QDI8zyw6Dh2KvQv_-5tkv_ZvGt_D1PLECKDBBIfmkvBRc0izW5OkYRCLGHzlIvbInKq5h_O1Ue3dMOiDU/s400/Jesus+Film.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661234767768023234" border="0" /></a><br />The well for the Pokot has really struggled to get to water. The machine has kept on breaking down and the work is temporarily stopped. The lead man told me he needs to basically start a new hole and needed more money. I agreed to that plan and am asking that we all pray hard for a breakthrough especially before the dry season which is approaching again soon.<br /><br />Back at home we recently celebrated Jude's 4th birthday with all the neighborhood kids. We had a lot of fun with all the usual games of 3 legged race, water balloon toss, etc. And of course the kids all got to have some birthday cake which is a big hit. Jude loved his batman backpack and is already planning what he will put in it for the plane ride home.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL3PjX73ZDG7JmI4Lj0nPLl18iZwrPyLmH9mEQnxy4utujL32K2DSXhyyNUN-h7JU7PETCZrOc3T6HqOGXL_K3zlvbwaNcuCJGIsSRQ6p5iqoETOVg3787Ey6Td9laP_lUT5dsg6RxOC8/s1600/Jude%2527s+4th+Birthday.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL3PjX73ZDG7JmI4Lj0nPLl18iZwrPyLmH9mEQnxy4utujL32K2DSXhyyNUN-h7JU7PETCZrOc3T6HqOGXL_K3zlvbwaNcuCJGIsSRQ6p5iqoETOVg3787Ey6Td9laP_lUT5dsg6RxOC8/s400/Jude%2527s+4th+Birthday.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661234759751957938" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRSYFCca1fld1bHnsO95AktD5y1tCAfP1c93VAOIGNPCSPuYh-jOprQY8915rvfQQGEHk7pB-nqTli1IDGvvNe1icPZGk1B85Ects6nuExB-xr1eveiogediWdiyKWD3ampavttLrS5R8/s1600/Passing+out+Birthday+Favors.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRSYFCca1fld1bHnsO95AktD5y1tCAfP1c93VAOIGNPCSPuYh-jOprQY8915rvfQQGEHk7pB-nqTli1IDGvvNe1icPZGk1B85Ects6nuExB-xr1eveiogediWdiyKWD3ampavttLrS5R8/s400/Passing+out+Birthday+Favors.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661234756115850562" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHj6G-9k4cqr63ObtsZrKE23Z8wNS7JDB9ooyaYZiJ4yEWc_fCyMJvxVl61J9zzJUBsuRmk-uWhFIxoOsPHg7V-fm80SfJFeN0jTKV0pTV2Xd35sl17Bl6jpC2NZSM0P5nq0lRf4RDU-4/s1600/3+legged+race.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHj6G-9k4cqr63ObtsZrKE23Z8wNS7JDB9ooyaYZiJ4yEWc_fCyMJvxVl61J9zzJUBsuRmk-uWhFIxoOsPHg7V-fm80SfJFeN0jTKV0pTV2Xd35sl17Bl6jpC2NZSM0P5nq0lRf4RDU-4/s400/3+legged+race.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661234760774608082" border="0" /></a><br />Thanks for all your love and prayers. Lots of pics this time since it has been a while since we posted.Jones House Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855246036454616880noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599309627498730391.post-53705712168321165472011-08-07T12:35:00.005-05:002011-08-07T13:49:16.978-05:00Ariella GraceWe are pleased to introduce you to the newest member of the family, Ariella Grace. She was born on August 4 at 4am. She has been given the Marakwet name of Jepchemoi, which means born in the middle of the night. She is tiny, but mighty. She is beautiful and has brought joy unspeakable to our family.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSCDRyIh4SwKT2yKpR2P9U2YenJFyY96JrIkjeJx3x3VS5HYlEgxfT6Ob-VMu58q0CfYwW1paAPrwE-rudZsP4wGbRMjYrRdKdJQa55NbyPVFwybqot9HpoNzSLPvxDQrhGiGDEvwwnZ8/s1600/IMG_4554.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSCDRyIh4SwKT2yKpR2P9U2YenJFyY96JrIkjeJx3x3VS5HYlEgxfT6Ob-VMu58q0CfYwW1paAPrwE-rudZsP4wGbRMjYrRdKdJQa55NbyPVFwybqot9HpoNzSLPvxDQrhGiGDEvwwnZ8/s400/IMG_4554.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638176382208243026" border="0" /></a><br />On Wednesday we reached the 38 week mark of the pregnancy. 2 weeks away from her due date. Showing no signs of her upcoming arrival. Kyle had been doing weekly ultrasounds and keeping a close eye on her throughout the pregnancy, but especially the last couple of months. She had always been a little small, but this week showed she had not grown since the previous week. He diagnosed her with IUGR (Intrauterine Growth Restriction). We consulted Christina, the OB-Gyn that had been working with us here and recently moved back to the states and she also consulted her colleagues. It was decided that a c-section should be done as soon as possible. The stress of a normal delivery could be too much for her. As well as there is not a way for us to continuously monitor the baby during labor here at our hospital. So the c-section was scheduled first thing on Thursday morning. It was a whirlwind and a bit overwhelming, but we knew this was the best thing for her. We went to bed praying for God's protection. I knew it was going to be hard for me to sleep, but not this hard. Contractions started and I officially was in labor. We were off to the hospital at 3am ready to meet little Ariella. Dr. Rhodes performed the c-section, with Dr. Ces as his assistant. Kyle was ready to take care of the baby along with a visiting med/peds Dr. Wong. We were in the best hands. A prayer was said and the surgery began. She came out beautiful. No need for resuscitation. Strong and healthy. Tiny, but mighty. She weighed 4 pounds 10 oz. Which is what Kyle's ultrasound showed.<br /><br />As I reflect on this precious daughter of ours I am so grateful for the Lord's protection and provision. He gave my husband wisdom and knowledge to watch her growth carefully. We had our trusted friend and surgeon, Dr. Bill, here to perform the surgery. And Dr. Ces to assist him. Our beloved Kenyan friend Thomas, the anesthetist to watch and care for me during the surgery. And of course Kyle, the dad and husband and doctor to care for Ariella. Laura was here to take care of Ariella's big brothers along with some of the nicest Irishmen I've ever met. It is no easy task to feed and entertain 3 anxious and adoring big brothers while they wait to meet their little sister. The minute we found out of her diagnosis and the scheduled surgery, word got out and we had so many praying for us back home. It was humbling and comforting to know so many were lifting us up to a loving Father who created little Ariella in my womb and was watching her every step of the way. So praise the Lord with us for this beautiful life. We are so thankful.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguRCxAbSQGUWe6tFXZJxEG5hwGvpk_54Ldhb1Tqm83FAAz2-0LZpRBed3Hpp3fa0JtOOKfZffy51APA50ay6eOVZiQQTDWAB_UhRu93H0OLddEXup4o9ktx8Jhd0tqDdUt5utO-9rzKq4/s1600/IMG_4566.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguRCxAbSQGUWe6tFXZJxEG5hwGvpk_54Ldhb1Tqm83FAAz2-0LZpRBed3Hpp3fa0JtOOKfZffy51APA50ay6eOVZiQQTDWAB_UhRu93H0OLddEXup4o9ktx8Jhd0tqDdUt5utO-9rzKq4/s400/IMG_4566.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638176389721301554" border="0" /></a>First time with mommy<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBMqkAyTCTWCIUe31N696I1UDqiNQ3ttl7UEJ6WetfNqP8940CpaCYu6pT7YpQC0j8nYHzi_DhFGj4hgPWRTbo8dU1Bra9cxSPXhJBA8qL8LZ-zn7Ur6xG-Up3wZosb8vO5RG4PASnJtw/s1600/IMG_4568.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBMqkAyTCTWCIUe31N696I1UDqiNQ3ttl7UEJ6WetfNqP8940CpaCYu6pT7YpQC0j8nYHzi_DhFGj4hgPWRTbo8dU1Bra9cxSPXhJBA8qL8LZ-zn7Ur6xG-Up3wZosb8vO5RG4PASnJtw/s400/IMG_4568.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638176387305667522" border="0" /></a>Kyle and Thomas, the anesthetist<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_6lwIZIEphbd_qvuJVqvGeJTpZdoaaS1fEwcqGT5ZfjjSaTPl2Stf0ustx2g60Gux8kWFe9thfwG3sMl6ZCpQviqP6QgDBVxE3Joid3_lwzkoFdhN2Ykfk5h6z5VCs_uVZaRNHFXnHDY/s1600/IMG_4577.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_6lwIZIEphbd_qvuJVqvGeJTpZdoaaS1fEwcqGT5ZfjjSaTPl2Stf0ustx2g60Gux8kWFe9thfwG3sMl6ZCpQviqP6QgDBVxE3Joid3_lwzkoFdhN2Ykfk5h6z5VCs_uVZaRNHFXnHDY/s400/IMG_4577.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638176391187449922" border="0" /></a>Precious Ariella<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXDbDUUmCXCpwUrU_91Ub1BlG9Hl4K6BBVm5GrQyW6oPLyhVzj2VOiX8umbXKaKA792Eh2lFy2BM307R9celX0D5G8apqOZQuXc9p3VFkCP0wqTOTCpFEsve46NKbLGepme2cN0gpLAx4/s1600/IMG_4578.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXDbDUUmCXCpwUrU_91Ub1BlG9Hl4K6BBVm5GrQyW6oPLyhVzj2VOiX8umbXKaKA792Eh2lFy2BM307R9celX0D5G8apqOZQuXc9p3VFkCP0wqTOTCpFEsve46NKbLGepme2cN0gpLAx4/s400/IMG_4578.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638176395365115026" border="0" /></a>Ariella with her sworn protectors in blue<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA6z73m0CENcJR9b8CjzPpJVSHR5fjtw7NjgZTY9rt1uGY8QFqIH8u3GDuujvsFJAi6O4nWJTJB_IGE07l_4F22u37ibCEl4aa9YQbggXglBgZ8_0wfgwk1Y2ngqmONUMHhP7E5Z2jWvA/s1600/IMG_4588.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA6z73m0CENcJR9b8CjzPpJVSHR5fjtw7NjgZTY9rt1uGY8QFqIH8u3GDuujvsFJAi6O4nWJTJB_IGE07l_4F22u37ibCEl4aa9YQbggXglBgZ8_0wfgwk1Y2ngqmONUMHhP7E5Z2jWvA/s400/IMG_4588.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638176614706760562" border="0" /></a>Beautiful Mom and Baby<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimhk46v7C5gskd2JygoRxP4Ggcoq2xhY2aY4NEq8NnNcZ3oMwlrv2fUJ3ecHK7kfG3zu4vUBEoYXnqZPZzL6-X0WYFj7SOqnkS4ov40u6gqqD5oSmR15z24m2P9d2xd0MYKqoVQG8tq0s/s1600/IMG_4585.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimhk46v7C5gskd2JygoRxP4Ggcoq2xhY2aY4NEq8NnNcZ3oMwlrv2fUJ3ecHK7kfG3zu4vUBEoYXnqZPZzL6-X0WYFj7SOqnkS4ov40u6gqqD5oSmR15z24m2P9d2xd0MYKqoVQG8tq0s/s400/IMG_4585.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638186283837320194" border="0" /></a>Ariella and Laura, Dr. Bill's wife<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoFue-d_faRYVyVRqAWfLjQ0aqm0B6b6KJMAuQlsfY7P7cnoz1oKrY_-231naUsSa-pLpw902PwYU02FZkPe9vGxkHWWd3juA7fZ2UUpTDzxroLUVVP5KJRO5fsAYprAsCTFmmIY_vVQw/s1600/IMG_4583.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoFue-d_faRYVyVRqAWfLjQ0aqm0B6b6KJMAuQlsfY7P7cnoz1oKrY_-231naUsSa-pLpw902PwYU02FZkPe9vGxkHWWd3juA7fZ2UUpTDzxroLUVVP5KJRO5fsAYprAsCTFmmIY_vVQw/s400/IMG_4583.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638186285846572082" border="0" /></a>Some of the Irish guys, Gareth and Ian<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_5VJmEO5GKI4b4UUdYzRikbPFmHK4TRw2kd32o68kDwVeK5zWLnktg35_WD2Vk0ylJqdmjlicg_z5MY_C75ZMVi8PkBUTQsmI69DgJLW6jIq7wbP1t1xbvS9BYIQfijVtcIEQyJZOIoI/s1600/IMG_4569.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_5VJmEO5GKI4b4UUdYzRikbPFmHK4TRw2kd32o68kDwVeK5zWLnktg35_WD2Vk0ylJqdmjlicg_z5MY_C75ZMVi8PkBUTQsmI69DgJLW6jIq7wbP1t1xbvS9BYIQfijVtcIEQyJZOIoI/s400/IMG_4569.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638186278531927682" border="0" /></a>Famous Dr. Bill after surgery<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0eX33cE3aqGE6kWTqtsG28FO9tvui9UEvRUyunYuAyR09Mc4FmNteMu7HIAkYJrnNwYIcMFUP10MqJbmkbhAoarNROcItkdFthWHpGaHp3EkrWyhRpnQfEMObDONQRqs96AGlFwKWsPY/s1600/IMG_4560.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0eX33cE3aqGE6kWTqtsG28FO9tvui9UEvRUyunYuAyR09Mc4FmNteMu7HIAkYJrnNwYIcMFUP10MqJbmkbhAoarNROcItkdFthWHpGaHp3EkrWyhRpnQfEMObDONQRqs96AGlFwKWsPY/s400/IMG_4560.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638186274838855474" border="0" /></a>Dr. Ces and Ariella<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmQIoOmgPtbYE2xqjkL_Bg44V3o2UcP4j2_RjL1Mk9TylM1oWT3Y9X92eCcoIWmOON8e9Qbv13EiobvXj97kbVPFXUN2ojT4UJUafxePQpemqo7wRH-OfnIAzB3c85ohwTGvaZHOsdrWM/s1600/IMG_4612.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmQIoOmgPtbYE2xqjkL_Bg44V3o2UcP4j2_RjL1Mk9TylM1oWT3Y9X92eCcoIWmOON8e9Qbv13EiobvXj97kbVPFXUN2ojT4UJUafxePQpemqo7wRH-OfnIAzB3c85ohwTGvaZHOsdrWM/s400/IMG_4612.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638186286889504978" border="0" /></a>Our Kenyan friend Edna<br /></div>Jones House Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855246036454616880noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599309627498730391.post-4801252849816075782011-06-21T04:06:00.005-05:002011-06-21T06:28:12.454-05:00Hellos and GoodbyesWhen it was time to move to Kapsowar many goodbyes were inevitable. It was hard to say the least. But coming to Kapsowar has given us the opportunity to say many "hellos". This hospital draws people from all over the world. We've been blessed to have met people from Canada, Australia, China and all over Europe. It's great geography lessons for the kids as well as a chance to learn things from many different cultures. We cherish the time we have to serve with them and then release them to follow the Lord's call upon their lives. What a blessing to be a part of their journey.<br /><br />Recently we said "hello" to the Crawfords. These are our dear friends from our In His Image family, where Kyle did his Family Medicine training. Kyle had a blast serving alongside Kris. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqETMaF33DFbDsqFuXyCcT-VK2LeseV9JUykecq_GmJMaSbca8kKKjqfeAbRCzrkR98S-7L4FYH_HBJLZ6_cIgthQdLst7GLSmkGpXJg4ehe42B3PAQpGzi_CsN3Y4zL5xz3lAwp3UFUQ/s1600/Kris+and+Kyle.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqETMaF33DFbDsqFuXyCcT-VK2LeseV9JUykecq_GmJMaSbca8kKKjqfeAbRCzrkR98S-7L4FYH_HBJLZ6_cIgthQdLst7GLSmkGpXJg4ehe42B3PAQpGzi_CsN3Y4zL5xz3lAwp3UFUQ/s400/Kris+and+Kyle.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620630430767980946" border="0" /></a>And I was refreshed spending time with Nicole and their son. We spent many late nights playing games and just having a fun time. We prayed together and laughed together and had the sweetest of fellowship with them. They even blessed us with a date night and watched our kids as well as cooked us dinner. We are so thankful for their visit and hard work while they were here.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVRXaXAS4GiOyBWdZpKKhbG1lw-I6XV7wrvjDXWEY3A7oHCEj5oOq8X7WitAFeSrojhImnlJE2VAI2-06FVz5CJYp6v511CQeN0_LkhiA2-tlkwljGRxhm9ipL8n6AZNAyexzZcKbikJk/s1600/Vanessa+and+Nicole.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVRXaXAS4GiOyBWdZpKKhbG1lw-I6XV7wrvjDXWEY3A7oHCEj5oOq8X7WitAFeSrojhImnlJE2VAI2-06FVz5CJYp6v511CQeN0_LkhiA2-tlkwljGRxhm9ipL8n6AZNAyexzZcKbikJk/s400/Vanessa+and+Nicole.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620630920036859922" border="0" /></a><br />When we left Oklahoma we said goodbye to many aunts and uncles, cousins and grandparents. When we arrived here we said "hello" to Christina. Christina quickly became Auntie Nina. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK-HHduUrV50is_5pfI2zxaqotWerl1RbJw2VLrkAk9_-fm9HdNNgHlcAzyBv8KT_qBGqvHn4CiEnPvGgfFw7iwNuljBMRaPhINE-SeNjZWjMZzGnWpi7Fp0i9_eYO-8HXFV6esVCnEMA/s1600/Christina+and+Vanessa+Shower.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK-HHduUrV50is_5pfI2zxaqotWerl1RbJw2VLrkAk9_-fm9HdNNgHlcAzyBv8KT_qBGqvHn4CiEnPvGgfFw7iwNuljBMRaPhINE-SeNjZWjMZzGnWpi7Fp0i9_eYO-8HXFV6esVCnEMA/s400/Christina+and+Vanessa+Shower.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620630410411864978" border="0" /></a>She has loved our kids despite their flaws and rejoiced with us in every triumph. She has recently hosted 2 baby showers for Ariella. The first was organized by my sweet friend Amanda and Nicole. I was touched that so many people are celebrating with us even though they are half a world away.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgibk3TKreuM5onQJvnXvImsfB6rPRnJCRN0nDoMEmXs6JkciXKnlS3Kkq88wLjoX47pOaUxOgKPdlTXsmG-I74NNP_-eln4TmYs1DIes9zOdXZkUQI63f29yge38r8tS3SnSWBSwOPC8w/s1600/Shower.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgibk3TKreuM5onQJvnXvImsfB6rPRnJCRN0nDoMEmXs6JkciXKnlS3Kkq88wLjoX47pOaUxOgKPdlTXsmG-I74NNP_-eln4TmYs1DIes9zOdXZkUQI63f29yge38r8tS3SnSWBSwOPC8w/s400/Shower.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620630915144962706" border="0" /></a> The 2nd shower was instigated by Christina and Kelly. This one was special because we had Kyle's sister Kelly there and our SP friends Mary Elizabeth and Gail in attendance. Along with them there were my Kenyan friends. This was the first baby shower that they had ever attended. I think they were quite curious what a shower for a baby would look like without the presence of water or a bath tub. It ended with them singing a sweet song of praise to the Lord for the blessing of life. How blessed we are to have Auntie Nina. On Friday we say "goodbye" as her first term ends. We are thankful for such a sweet time that we have had with her, but will miss her dearly.<br /><br />Our next "hello" was to the Shoop family! The boys were counting down the days for forever. We couldn't wait for their arrival. Joey came and jumped in right away taking his dentistry skills to the Pokot people the morning after he arrived.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7GqiqXy5LZvHjpdVb8tyk1PoEn1iSxFn2Yz-l54vXfvcI6oZat2lK_IeeUiLhIpxUc26DQ6bT4mjb_KyBs7cs_40OKUO-Z5qY1YHoj2W8XgwZSZD6Autj1T_fXO3_jx8nSKxP-NlrqQw/s1600/Joey+and+Pokot+Dentistry.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7GqiqXy5LZvHjpdVb8tyk1PoEn1iSxFn2Yz-l54vXfvcI6oZat2lK_IeeUiLhIpxUc26DQ6bT4mjb_KyBs7cs_40OKUO-Z5qY1YHoj2W8XgwZSZD6Autj1T_fXO3_jx8nSKxP-NlrqQw/s400/Joey+and+Pokot+Dentistry.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620630414118289186" border="0" /></a> He remained busy in the hospital the entire time he was here. Kelly and I caught up on everything we have missed in the last year and a half. We did some projects around the house and we enjoyed watching our kids be reunited and play constantly for 5 days. The Shoops blessed the hospital with their presence as well as some presents. We loved every minute of their visit.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikfS1yPApzrTN-pK_xtQwuetFvIfTSVBhNH-16bJZoJRTH4NdG22HogxRCqKq5T2aRkjoBmR50XXmL5MQfSpPF4io-ORYBJJg5Ycq4CBw2yGBfuLu7Hoca2-2U3EZUa4BdI7tmudn59zM/s1600/Charles.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikfS1yPApzrTN-pK_xtQwuetFvIfTSVBhNH-16bJZoJRTH4NdG22HogxRCqKq5T2aRkjoBmR50XXmL5MQfSpPF4io-ORYBJJg5Ycq4CBw2yGBfuLu7Hoca2-2U3EZUa4BdI7tmudn59zM/s400/Charles.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620630408108091954" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBJmcmYHsVcgtZFFhomqO4RHVqyI7szxkgMIzT-ukLFhjtxQ_Kb9PO8-aG9bcNcejpF9veZ8NQkvFKyXjXzogi_cfdMZXXC6-V5fP7bkj7xNMTNZtpfsG1mK2DrvVF2QgpUBiezscfHfo/s1600/Kids.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBJmcmYHsVcgtZFFhomqO4RHVqyI7szxkgMIzT-ukLFhjtxQ_Kb9PO8-aG9bcNcejpF9veZ8NQkvFKyXjXzogi_cfdMZXXC6-V5fP7bkj7xNMTNZtpfsG1mK2DrvVF2QgpUBiezscfHfo/s400/Kids.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620630424097400146" border="0" /></a>But with every visit comes a "goodbye". They were scheduled to leave in the middle of the night. The kids said their tired goodbyes before they slept for a while. When they were packing up Hudson heard them and came running out to hug them quite tightly and say a tearful goodbye. These are the moments my heart aches for the sacrifice I know they are making. I laid in bed with him and we talked. I asked him what his favorite part about their visit was. He simply replied when we went hunting for chameleons with Jonah and Hannah. It wasn't the road trip to Nairobi, or the elephant orphanage or even the Safari game drive where we spotted lions. It was having his cousins walking in the everyday of his life. To have someone enjoying and sharing his life here in Kapsowar. Life here isn't glamorous. It's quite simple, but very beautiful. We live in the middle of nowhere. A place to enjoy God's creation and His handiwork. Honestly there are moments when I wonder if we are doing the right thing by leaving so many loved ones behind, but then I see my kids learning lessons of sacrifice and service for the Lord. I see them living their lives with grace and love and joy in a culture that longs for the Light of the World to shine forth on their lives. And I rest in that.<br /><br />So now we are waiting to say "hello" to water for the Pokot people. The drilling has had some hang ups and is going rather slow. Keep praying for that.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif_YEcuQPos9VhyObgC2J02Xc8RjsEvl8GRW9Yy4ko3hDJsQThh3o-CFQqRSA7qA1h_EhDYMc314bUhu2CpRyIuJnJHOpd2I_XKnvpdNPnydeYBQqLsMxsBkmSr5dWXoWDX9quSr0oSgo/s1600/Pokot+Well+Prayer.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif_YEcuQPos9VhyObgC2J02Xc8RjsEvl8GRW9Yy4ko3hDJsQThh3o-CFQqRSA7qA1h_EhDYMc314bUhu2CpRyIuJnJHOpd2I_XKnvpdNPnydeYBQqLsMxsBkmSr5dWXoWDX9quSr0oSgo/s400/Pokot+Well+Prayer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620630904900655602" border="0" /></a><br />We are waiting to say "hello" to the new surgical building at the hospital as so many have labored to bring this vision into reality.<br /><br />We are waiting to say "hello" to baby Ariella. She is strong and healthy. We've made it to 32 weeks. We can't wait to meet her. What joy she'll bring to our little family.<br /><br />Join us in prayer as we are waiting for the next "hellos".Jones House Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855246036454616880noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599309627498730391.post-16016682053229081912011-04-21T09:50:00.004-05:002011-04-21T10:23:07.548-05:00Pokot Trip and Well<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihhnU8-ElcPgjBWUyC4wvLnl2XSlvjo4YSv_qMT4JwuNasMSX1a3S6DU1-eG_W5nRAyqa1KuU9A4l-ixIEogb-w6z9ADQOdiC85tChGe7ksFljHbIRVQsDb3vBe2jYHIj6UPLmMvKm7rY/s1600/Kenyan+Woman.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihhnU8-ElcPgjBWUyC4wvLnl2XSlvjo4YSv_qMT4JwuNasMSX1a3S6DU1-eG_W5nRAyqa1KuU9A4l-ixIEogb-w6z9ADQOdiC85tChGe7ksFljHbIRVQsDb3vBe2jYHIj6UPLmMvKm7rY/s400/Kenyan+Woman.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598055878438771890" border="0" /></a><br />Last weekend we took another trip down to the valley to see the Pokot people. God certainly was with us and the trip was a big success. For one, the vehicles made it safely there and back which is always a big blessing. The team all did great and we were able to see many patients and immunize children. I think the stories that struck me most this time were of 2 ladies. One of the ladies I saw in the clinic and after I had treated her medical complaints I asked her if she knew the Lord Jesus as her Savior. I was happy when she said yes and I asked her when she got saved. She said, "the first time you all came!" What a joy it was to me to see some of the fruits of the ministry. The second lady was a home visit that I did that night after the clinic. She was too sick to travel the long way to see us, but she had sent her son to come ask for help. I went with the Kenyan missionary pastor Stephen and we drove as far as we could then walked to her house. I found her very weak and in need of medication and fluids. I treated her and we prayed for her to be healed. The pastor told me that she had no real means of survival because her husband had married another wife and was no longer taking care of her. Her son was all she really had. We told him to come to the village where we were staying the next day and get some of the food that we had brought for them. I saw the boy in church the next day and he told me that his mom was already getting better. Plus the pastor said he will be looking after them. It reminded me of how in need the Pokot people are of a Savior. Join me in praying for them and helping in the ways God shows us.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjowLSBzVgibQvQ_hC46Azwvm3Sb8kilBHu-hBScmlYNsoaWLs1zZ_Mennh-g9E2uLBwkXDCCqyLckVLmzqnmf9HKoAslTOakMJwKiKfcHm4cRZnoqy-W0f77foEB83USTydZ17hvEKn8g/s1600/Kyle+and+Losilicol.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjowLSBzVgibQvQ_hC46Azwvm3Sb8kilBHu-hBScmlYNsoaWLs1zZ_Mennh-g9E2uLBwkXDCCqyLckVLmzqnmf9HKoAslTOakMJwKiKfcHm4cRZnoqy-W0f77foEB83USTydZ17hvEKn8g/s400/Kyle+and+Losilicol.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598055878713499010" border="0" /></a><br />One way God has opened for us to help them is the construction of a well. These people go through long periods in the year where there is practically no water. It gets very dry there and the people really suffer. I recently got in touch with another missionary that has been in Kenya over 30 years and now does drilling for wells. We also know that availability of water is a key first step if we want to build a clinic for them. So I have asked Samaritan's Purse headquarters for permission to do a well project and it is approved! We found out that the drill will be available by next week so we plan to get started right away. We will also install an electric pump with a generator because of the site where it is we will need to pump the water up a hill slightly so that it can flow back through gravity into the future clinic. The project will cost $10,000 and will be paid for 50/50 between us and a fellow missionary we work with here in Kapsowar, Dr. Christina Francis. The money for the well has already been raised last year by our generous donors so thank you and praise the Lord. We also want to build them a clinic and the final cost for that project is not back yet, but we trust the Lord will provide even if we have to build it slowly. I have been meeting with key interested people including the committee of community members that we formed so that their input will stay in the forefront. The picture below is of our first official meeting that we had underneath a tree.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht2Bce1fnJj8iZS09ixdRi5bfRwkRslglVUr_bIDzua5tPGmB9HCWfFdT3byq1pI1GshDPQqR9boqvTTXJlT9vDxHh3XVnsWufxFYB3MdnFrDZn7QLrsj1ChSvDQAjVF5ttJINrW0kqJA/s1600/Pokot+Planning+Meeting.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht2Bce1fnJj8iZS09ixdRi5bfRwkRslglVUr_bIDzua5tPGmB9HCWfFdT3byq1pI1GshDPQqR9boqvTTXJlT9vDxHh3XVnsWufxFYB3MdnFrDZn7QLrsj1ChSvDQAjVF5ttJINrW0kqJA/s400/Pokot+Planning+Meeting.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598055876491365298" border="0" /></a><br /> I am really amazed at how God is moving in these projects. I will keep you all informed of the progress and post pictures as soon as I can. We appreciate and plead for your prayers.Jones House Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855246036454616880noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599309627498730391.post-79768786293969863512011-04-09T00:00:00.008-05:002011-04-10T05:19:01.503-05:00This Just in from the Jones'<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5X_E7L32_I6cozaMFOK4Ee7eR3HmLJ9IjNwtLqBUAIUeykC4N6I1dk8fCjOSl8w6qw62xNrDb-yxg7f8AM_TN4ZJRZMmigZvSm2ZeFsjcQLLCl0lh_WUkfSblXyadw9544sDD1_TexP4/s1600/Jones+El+dama.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5X_E7L32_I6cozaMFOK4Ee7eR3HmLJ9IjNwtLqBUAIUeykC4N6I1dk8fCjOSl8w6qw62xNrDb-yxg7f8AM_TN4ZJRZMmigZvSm2ZeFsjcQLLCl0lh_WUkfSblXyadw9544sDD1_TexP4/s400/Jones+El+dama.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593886451890052450" border="0" /></a><br />In case you haven't heard we are expecting our 4th child. For me this has meant the early pregnancy "funk". It includes nausea, vomiting, unpredictable emotions and pure exhaustion until about 20 weeks. I am now about 21 1/2. This hopefully explains the lack of posts on the blog. Sorry. To try and recap the last 2 or 3 months is overwhelming. I'll give you a few highlights and then get a fresh start. So here it goes...<br /><br />~We have had visitors.<br />~Matt and Lindsey King came in February. They are a couple from In His Image almost ready to graduate. We had such a sweet time of fellowship with them as they served with us here.<br />~Kyle's parents came at the end of February to middle of March. It was nice to have the comfort of family around. We also took a much needed vacation to Lake Nakuru for a little safari. You can see the details of their trip on their blog at: www.travisandmarlene.blogspot.com You may actually see a few pictures of us if you have forgotten what we look like.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgir7gKpdUtH-RHVXYMy00CLJofE7Moci2rApSL9gbm8SJxO2pWESziVVaGKR8q0JMJxJKi40bu7aqpVVelBOmIZ0ZkyCjb0VuKMKFdsZ1xp82ICARxx_Y_lmLzdJjwhfxEMztZ6pclqdE/s1600/Jones+Family+Photo.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgir7gKpdUtH-RHVXYMy00CLJofE7Moci2rApSL9gbm8SJxO2pWESziVVaGKR8q0JMJxJKi40bu7aqpVVelBOmIZ0ZkyCjb0VuKMKFdsZ1xp82ICARxx_Y_lmLzdJjwhfxEMztZ6pclqdE/s400/Jones+Family+Photo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593886449179690914" border="0" /></a><br />~Hudson turned 6! We had an awesome party. It was completed with Hudson standing on Jimmy the goat's pen thanking everyone for the best birthday he has ever had. And that everyone was welcome to come inside and play with all his toys as long as they wanted. Keep in mind there were about 30 kids in attendance. We are thankful for this little boy who continually teaches us the secrets of the Kingdom of God. He is such a gift to us!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi4PViejxcWQ19qRDzPDGiqDHYFmbL5euswqEXoEREyQ5Spkajww6nWX2fOIJXzn-PHwdN9xkIRbsbpxwu2O1pKWxXpWRibpyCW8u5OMmqW5Qfe_2T9Zyvp90T08SfOCBLIe9-BuKYsLU/s1600/Hudson+Party.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi4PViejxcWQ19qRDzPDGiqDHYFmbL5euswqEXoEREyQ5Spkajww6nWX2fOIJXzn-PHwdN9xkIRbsbpxwu2O1pKWxXpWRibpyCW8u5OMmqW5Qfe_2T9Zyvp90T08SfOCBLIe9-BuKYsLU/s400/Hudson+Party.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593890146696872098" border="0" /></a><br />~Kyle's cousins Craig and Lydia came for a long weekend after doing a fruitful ministry around Kenya with their church. The boys so enjoyed having a cousin to play with. And we did too!<br />~We got a washing machine! Woo Hoo! I've never been more excited about a household appliance in my life. The boys are definitely 3rd culture kids as it provides them with entertainment.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0yisRnxQSskoRG5OExPuo-lK9MA9y5Y-J2qAPbhKIsYTL_YqxRu2E0JsQok36jui3tZw0YQkn0M6d4LFfLeOSWbIRdPHm0-TWCYOy_o1cEvM6ZwfPx0KTqvUWd9o7eHYcuRfm44yyswQ/s1600/Boys+and+Washing+Machine.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0yisRnxQSskoRG5OExPuo-lK9MA9y5Y-J2qAPbhKIsYTL_YqxRu2E0JsQok36jui3tZw0YQkn0M6d4LFfLeOSWbIRdPHm0-TWCYOy_o1cEvM6ZwfPx0KTqvUWd9o7eHYcuRfm44yyswQ/s400/Boys+and+Washing+Machine.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593890147791332066" border="0" /></a><br />~We found out we are expecting a GIRL!!!! We are absolutely thrilled for this new addition! Jude and Hudson have named her and we agree with their choosing. Ariella Grace. Ariella means "lion of God". Which we think is quite fitting for a little girl born in Kenya in a house full of brothers. Yesterday Hudson asked, "Will our baby sister have brown skin when she comes out since she will be born in Kenya?" I told him, "No her mom and dad have white skin so she should too." Hudson says, "What happens when an American marries a Kenyan?" Here we go. The baby looks strong and healthy. Continue to pray for her. Pray she will stay in my tummy until term.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5KNMOYjOWfRzXGMpeKUaP36BxqR89v-0SRtPsAaRsnowNecKoWw9f_FoL0G3cnTDFb3oY1TsvyaDtd97gUmP54InNxWH7qRZqQnRdSAJLNEMUnxXi4Km9n2HCXSxCAYh57m2_FvpP1Dk/s1600/Vanessa+Belly.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5KNMOYjOWfRzXGMpeKUaP36BxqR89v-0SRtPsAaRsnowNecKoWw9f_FoL0G3cnTDFb3oY1TsvyaDtd97gUmP54InNxWH7qRZqQnRdSAJLNEMUnxXi4Km9n2HCXSxCAYh57m2_FvpP1Dk/s400/Vanessa+Belly.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593890153012465282" border="0" /></a><br />Ministry is still going strong here in Kapsowar. We lost one of our Kenyan medical officers, which means Kyle is on call about 4 of every 7 days. Some nights aren't so bad and some are really challenging. He perseveres and serves the Lord diligently and with great joy. There is another outreach trip for the Pokot people scheduled for next weekend. Pray for them and the decisions about the clinic. Also we have no vaccinations to bring at this point. Pray we will get some by next Friday.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhNWEDaxEY1jSdm694xo621IEXg3oLVpMTw2XbD89fdAfFtjq2mUos9fCRzELbzjSJF919vgEYWfvAvuHeO6IP8inZNhz7N-lYqStwG0dkBPRZjOlc4oe_2bP0hbbFWQNEOH8ICWnlrXs/s1600/Pokot+goats.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhNWEDaxEY1jSdm694xo621IEXg3oLVpMTw2XbD89fdAfFtjq2mUos9fCRzELbzjSJF919vgEYWfvAvuHeO6IP8inZNhz7N-lYqStwG0dkBPRZjOlc4oe_2bP0hbbFWQNEOH8ICWnlrXs/s400/Pokot+goats.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593890571646346514" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The boys are doing quite well. Hudson is closing his Kindergarten year. He is doing wonderfully. We are sending him to the local Kenyan school for about 2 hours in the afternoons. We pray he is a light to his teachers and classmates. A couple months ago he came home and told me about a boy who drew a funny picture of his face. The teacher found it and said he would be caned (physically punished). This is still a common practice in the schools in Kenya. His teacher asked Hudson what he thought and Hudson said to her, "I would really like to show him mercy. Please don't cane him."<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin-g4PQuz2kwimtgg4VCcRwv1Ddz46vpHa3VCqO9O33AbOPYwwc4N11m3JOygWd9ltUUGRz_4yUOk9ybUP9DVA8uOsU09GtpM9IXFRxml_9oZwKDHRNdBgsplPVzMA-Gc0AACZ_u8cdi8/s1600/Hudson+going+to+School.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin-g4PQuz2kwimtgg4VCcRwv1Ddz46vpHa3VCqO9O33AbOPYwwc4N11m3JOygWd9ltUUGRz_4yUOk9ybUP9DVA8uOsU09GtpM9IXFRxml_9oZwKDHRNdBgsplPVzMA-Gc0AACZ_u8cdi8/s400/Hudson+going+to+School.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593886448411356482" border="0" /></a> Jude is growing more tender by the day and goes on journeys to Mombasa, Nairobi, Eldoret or El Dama Ravine almost everyday. He packs his backpack, finds some keys and sets off in the great outdoors for his daily adventure.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcWD_CIdOe2eIhbgT562HGNpxPAv0I4aAThkF-iqjRl73QLEyhVTjnp3B-maM2-rmfUsNyYzW3hJfCJCpyKFfdg8nzsEvD21Qo-VLb6XlfJxKeJnicV588aSjZK5c14020jfqfiusLgTI/s1600/Jude+Spiderman.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcWD_CIdOe2eIhbgT562HGNpxPAv0I4aAThkF-iqjRl73QLEyhVTjnp3B-maM2-rmfUsNyYzW3hJfCJCpyKFfdg8nzsEvD21Qo-VLb6XlfJxKeJnicV588aSjZK5c14020jfqfiusLgTI/s400/Jude+Spiderman.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593896376832718738" border="0" /></a> Isaac is a joy to all he meets. He never meets a stranger. Praise the Lord we got report that his lead levels in his blood went down. He is growing and talking more and more each day. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhacDZyjIeJylbEEifhCSturL_-aBY0jNn0a0WgJ8BkL3fWiaK7OhPIzj_MTNxxXvbnzzbSCGQ8xXiMPG-hNdCtD-EeU40yGYCiXlnJw6lb9qW-uD1PBzbcGQm0-s640dNt6au0IJJp6eo/s1600/Isaac+and+lady.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhacDZyjIeJylbEEifhCSturL_-aBY0jNn0a0WgJ8BkL3fWiaK7OhPIzj_MTNxxXvbnzzbSCGQ8xXiMPG-hNdCtD-EeU40yGYCiXlnJw6lb9qW-uD1PBzbcGQm0-s640dNt6au0IJJp6eo/s400/Isaac+and+lady.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593896373527871186" border="0" /></a>We are thankful for the blessings of these little boys who are teaching us new things everyday. We are grateful that they are a part of our ministry here in Kapsowar.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvRXZodWyc5je5EZca58RPdXCBZibJbll_LanxTh9QIcViNv4RMLH9H6Pdlh5EnEbN7LczcfZ-1My78qLL3S0WDqq9NNk7jxEnl_B_KwjhNqoQueFx76zIzt6ZSKZ47206YPndDw11c7U/s1600/Family+Devotions.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvRXZodWyc5je5EZca58RPdXCBZibJbll_LanxTh9QIcViNv4RMLH9H6Pdlh5EnEbN7LczcfZ-1My78qLL3S0WDqq9NNk7jxEnl_B_KwjhNqoQueFx76zIzt6ZSKZ47206YPndDw11c7U/s400/Family+Devotions.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593886448025888370" border="0" /></a><br />Thanks for your love and support! We are truly grateful. Stay tuned...more blogs to come!Jones House Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855246036454616880noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599309627498730391.post-55184648562087595352011-01-08T06:06:00.003-06:002011-01-08T06:21:15.117-06:00Adventures in the Community<style type="text/css">p { margin-bottom: 0.08</style>One of the pieces of advice that someone told me before I came here was to take some time away from the hospital to get out into the community. So I thought I would share a few stories of the people that I have had the opportunity to go and visit in their homes. <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">The first family I visited was a mother of a child that we treated in the hospital a little over a month ago for pneumonia. He had been sick, in and out of hospitals for several months. At our hospital he was treated and recovered well. Unfortunately, about 3 weeks after discharge he got sick again and this time they were not able to make it to the hospital before he died. When I found out about the news I was very sad for the family. I went with Charles, a chaplain that is at our hospital, to console and pray with the family. They were so gracious to us and their faith was astounding. The mother said that throughout all the times her little boy was in the hospital God taught her perserverance. Please pray with me for the family of Victor.<br /></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ9UDwTcA38JMyHuUlL7LhBN5-ai3e8GLqDtVBhfVvA8nD_HRlrU_qYiVh5iEOnr4CnM7zMSVha4mAkoIRto9aq29NsrsFYAhyphenhyphen_DliB2lsMah77yOP5XGeu-TkbuCUdGyq6RK7IZiqs04/s1600/Family+of+Victor.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ9UDwTcA38JMyHuUlL7LhBN5-ai3e8GLqDtVBhfVvA8nD_HRlrU_qYiVh5iEOnr4CnM7zMSVha4mAkoIRto9aq29NsrsFYAhyphenhyphen_DliB2lsMah77yOP5XGeu-TkbuCUdGyq6RK7IZiqs04/s400/Family+of+Victor.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559785931060931026" border="0" /></a></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> Mama and Baba Victor are on my left<br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Next I had the opportunity to go and preach in one of the staff's home churches about 2 hours away. We had a very nice time of fellowship with his family, pastor and friends. I stayed overnight for this one and I think I ate a full weeks worth of food in about 4 meals. They are very hospitable people. I had hoped to bring my whole family, but Vanessa was still feeling nauseous with the pregnancy. (If you are just finding this out, surprise! We first announced it at the end of our video Kapsowar Nativity Slideshow which we posted on youtube and linked on this blog.) Please pray for Killy's family and church, as well as Vanessa's nausea to go away. </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEIUBIfPvznlGcj64bMoEIUf8GMdFUtEhYYCF8dOuDukNI-5KIKHCDqO4LnO2TSNlqDjNYv2lB9eBML0AbLufZcTnlWEclhVk3KL8yPqSVTInknfPxgfZo51uDKSvc_n-BB-sQcr7smyE/s1600/Killy%2527s+Family+Pic.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEIUBIfPvznlGcj64bMoEIUf8GMdFUtEhYYCF8dOuDukNI-5KIKHCDqO4LnO2TSNlqDjNYv2lB9eBML0AbLufZcTnlWEclhVk3KL8yPqSVTInknfPxgfZo51uDKSvc_n-BB-sQcr7smyE/s400/Killy%2527s+Family+Pic.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559787414378604290" border="0" /></a></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> Killy's Family at their home<br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">The last community visit I went on was one that I have been wanting to do for a long time. I went to a village called Embobut. Now you have to understand that in our hospital some of the sickest, poorest people come from this village. Plus I was told that most of them are not Christians and there is a big problem with alcohol among them. So we planned a trip to take home a mother and her baby who was born premature here and did not have any money for discharge so she was just trapped at the hospital. Her husband had disappeared and no one from her family had come. With your support we were able to pay her bill and take her home. Well, turned out to be quite exciting. We first met with the chief of her village and talked about some of the issues they are facing. I was able to share with him some of my thoughts about their problems and included the gospel. I don't believe he was saved and he smelled of alcohol himself. Please pray for him to become a spiritual leader also for his community. Next we went to Tecla's home (my patient) and had a nice visit with her family, neighbors, etc. White people kind of draw a crowd there. We had fun passing out candy to the kids. Then I shared the gospel with them and asked for people that were ready to turn from sin and give their life to Jesus. We had quite a few young people and even the man that was introduced to me as the village elder. I told them the story of the 4 seeds except instead of birds I used chickens snatching up the seed since there were chickens eating corn all around us off the ground so pray with me that the seed that was planted there would fall on good soil. Finally, on the way home we came across Janeth who was in labor and in distress. The baby was not coming out in the right position so we put her in the car and drove the 1 & ½ hours back (with her making quite a few sounds in my passenger seat) and immediately did a c-section on her. Praise God that mom and baby are both doing well now. It is amazing to me that God sent us on this little trip and he had so many things in mind for us to do. Thanks for joining me in prayer for the people around us.<br /></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzwsuHtGwsFx-5U81OnKaoCvReZhr1pr-UDvxndUKdNuIOzgl4mJqKEPXKoekNxZK_l6WYDYrlev16rkvVIQbSonomPc-I66gzl3nyeuSlwpXjOpHGZ3uLRmMK-3f4dqpotRLxhEHU2qk/s1600/Embobut+Chief.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzwsuHtGwsFx-5U81OnKaoCvReZhr1pr-UDvxndUKdNuIOzgl4mJqKEPXKoekNxZK_l6WYDYrlev16rkvVIQbSonomPc-I66gzl3nyeuSlwpXjOpHGZ3uLRmMK-3f4dqpotRLxhEHU2qk/s400/Embobut+Chief.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559785943432539346" border="0" /></a></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> Meeting with Chief of Embobut</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxjFjWVjg90WgusTI0oGlqrqfHKk9SHpqpyji7qpta5U05lFUcgASVzyf2qM73vKGJgDwGNKSK0r941jtKlH4g7dM0yScQeLvNL8PQQ3rrlkMgaapKI7x3zuHDm8t9Ge3r-IJ_pUVUMM4/s1600/Candy+for+kids.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxjFjWVjg90WgusTI0oGlqrqfHKk9SHpqpyji7qpta5U05lFUcgASVzyf2qM73vKGJgDwGNKSK0r941jtKlH4g7dM0yScQeLvNL8PQQ3rrlkMgaapKI7x3zuHDm8t9Ge3r-IJ_pUVUMM4/s400/Candy+for+kids.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559785948581274514" border="0" /></a></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> Giving out candy. Tecla is in the middle</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnBWfLLLL75lkFdJgQK7FqKOwB9MfYdM2r1WmxGsifL2Ig86U09z3rTadf5gyGqHrKywi4QFi-4jDM7SWx9cksOmjjITE70ES6In0hfcht4BjPtSk8hWHT4FDHwhYiWgro6gEXPud5Y00/s1600/Village+Elder.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnBWfLLLL75lkFdJgQK7FqKOwB9MfYdM2r1WmxGsifL2Ig86U09z3rTadf5gyGqHrKywi4QFi-4jDM7SWx9cksOmjjITE70ES6In0hfcht4BjPtSk8hWHT4FDHwhYiWgro6gEXPud5Y00/s400/Village+Elder.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559785955474857186" border="0" /></a></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> Sharing the gospel. Village Elder in back<br /></p>Jones House Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855246036454616880noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599309627498730391.post-79973207574064243022010-12-27T05:11:00.004-06:002010-12-27T10:46:44.625-06:00Kapsowar SlideshowsMerry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone! We made a couple of slideshows for our friends and family to enjoy. Hope you like them. Here are the links to them on YouTube.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Kapsowar 2010 Year in Review</div><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KvMR_BFXlKI?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KvMR_BFXlKI?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Kapsowar Nativity Slideshow</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NA_Dq6z-Iik?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NA_Dq6z-Iik?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>Jones House Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855246036454616880noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599309627498730391.post-10496296559471439442010-12-24T05:43:00.003-06:002010-12-24T05:53:15.440-06:00December NewsletterGreetings from Kenya<br />Wow, we can't believe that it has been almost a whole year since arriving in Kapsowar. We are so thankful for what the Lord has allowed us to do and see during this time. We could not have done it without the prayers and support of people like you. So thank you very much. This Christmas we are also thankful to be celebrating the opening of our new newborn nursery at the hospital. This new space is going to help babies like baby Cynthia whom some of you may have heard about. She was a very special baby that was born severely premature at only 29 weeks (normal is 40). Plus her mother is HIV positive. She weighed less than 1kg which is a little over 2 pounds, the smallest baby I have seen here yet. She struggled and struggled for a long time, but the Lord sustained her and miraculously after 101 days in the hospital she was able to go home. We praise God because we really didn't have the right equipment to keep a baby of her size alive, it was only God who did it. Everyone had been praying for her and when she was discharged we had a party for them. I praise God for her and her mother whom we saw yesterday in follow-up and they are doing great. Cynthia is now 3.3kg or about 7 pounds. We were so happy to pray together and thank God for this miracle. Because of your support we were also able to give her some money to restart her little shop/business that had dropped off while she was in the hospital.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ2P3EqZJDTqWO-cr6XrX2ZVXJG28VB6E-L6E4L8h71vZiDRbn_PSmst0hf2Ve3qI9ObY40Teby9xTL7z80HVlUx_qKdieL6xctdG2R7vOTlQ_Be5cuEXniLlQ2zj7a3Sql0Sf-3Vjq2w/s1600/Hudson+and+Cynthia.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ2P3EqZJDTqWO-cr6XrX2ZVXJG28VB6E-L6E4L8h71vZiDRbn_PSmst0hf2Ve3qI9ObY40Teby9xTL7z80HVlUx_qKdieL6xctdG2R7vOTlQ_Be5cuEXniLlQ2zj7a3Sql0Sf-3Vjq2w/s400/Hudson+and+Cynthia.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554213783920171986" border="0" /></a><br />Community Home Visits<br />Another excited thing that we have started doing at the hospital is community follow-up visits in patient homes. I recently had the chance to visit a girl named Faith. She lives in a nearby village about a 15 minute drive away. She had been in the hospital with rheumatic fever. On follow-up we were able to see that she was improving physically with her treatment. We also addressed her spiritual state and found out that she had never accepted the Lord Jesus as her Savior, but after hearing the gospel she was eager to pray and invite Him in. We also became aware of the many challenges facing their family. The fa- ther told me that he had 9 children and he was unable to meet all the family's financial needs such as school fees. This is a common request for us and it is difficult to know how best to help. In this case we decided to help him start a new gardening project where we supplied seeds and a special sprayer to help him grow some vegetables that he can use to sell and to better feed his family. Please continue to pray for this family and many others like them that are struggling to make ends meet.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3w3gqRZ87HNjK5MIEzDCpeZc7cON9h8vfX1od2MHetmnbdNhnEY8xr56rEoLZSmBKJYrTDJgoNwXBPqeer4GEgNlrsR5sA890pav1lzerseahAiK1RPQbtsU4MFwNt2ZSXfC5z50WScw/s1600/Community+Home+Visit.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3w3gqRZ87HNjK5MIEzDCpeZc7cON9h8vfX1od2MHetmnbdNhnEY8xr56rEoLZSmBKJYrTDJgoNwXBPqeer4GEgNlrsR5sA890pav1lzerseahAiK1RPQbtsU4MFwNt2ZSXfC5z50WScw/s400/Community+Home+Visit.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554213785989995362" border="0" /></a><br />Exciting Opportunities Among Pokot People<br />We also want to give an update on the Pokot trips that we have been doing. We have done 5 trips now down into the valley to see these precious people that have been unreached with the gospel. We always visit a small growing church among them and take about 16 people to do a one day clinic and lead their church service. The last time we went I had the privilege of bringing them<br />the Pokot Bibles that I had promised them. They were so happy to be holding the whole Bible in their hands written in their own heart language. Praise God for that and pray that God's word would trans- form them and the gospel would spread among them. They are also very much wanting us to help them start a permanent health clinic. They even do- nated to the project 10 acres of land to be used for the clinic. The community has formed a committee to oversee it and I have met with a Kenyan man named Willy Komen that has been helping to start clinics like this among the Pokot people before. This however would be the first clinic for his or- ganization among the East Pokot people. It appears that things are coming together for this, but of course our biggest challenges at this point are finances to build the clinic and proper staff to manage and run it. It is possible that our nursing school could help in some of the staffing needs and I am looking to become more involved in teaching there as well. As far as the cost to build the clinic, I talked to my friend Willy and he said that they have been able to build other similar clinics for around $10,000 which is quite small in comparison to what it would cost to build in the U.S. This is something we feel excited and led to help out with. If any of you would like to help out with this particular project please send me an email and send the money to our Samaritan's Purse account then we will send a gift to Willy Komen's organization which will spearhead the building project.<br /><br />Family Corner<br />When I was a young girl I used to daydream that I was Laura Engles or Anne of Green Gables and sometimes Christy and every once in a while Dr. Quinn Medicine woman. I now feel like I am living some of those dreams here in Kapsowar. We have a small farm complete with a goat, rooster, barn cat, a tortoise and every once in a while a chameleon. I have the most amazing little “shamba” or my garden. We grow most produce that we need in our backyard. We don't go to Lowe's to get the supplies needed to tend this garden all we need is here in the land. I have my one room schoolhouse which I am the teacher of. We are now creating all of our Christmas decorations. We will have garland from bushes here, poinsettias from the backyard tree, gingerbread ornaments and stockings bought at a local market. We often have family game nights by lantern. And our Thanksgiving was by candlelight due to an unexpected power outage. It often feels like we have stepped back in time to a simpler time in life. We are truly thankful for God's creation and our friends that help us learn the details of living life without many modern conveniences along the way. Through this year we have seen our family grow closer and be united under one purpose to share the good news of our Savior, Jesus, with the people of Kenya. It is such an honor and privilege to be a part of God's work here. Thank you for being our partner. We are humbly grateful for you allowing us to be your hands and feet to God's children here.<br /><br />May God Bless You and Merry Christmas,<br />The Jones Family<br />Kyle, Vanessa, Hudson, Jude and Isaac<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQvLZoBXBU2cUDOt37ne9uSSgC11CCcUXbLD19F2pi6OJXtm5u2EpvDqLo1gJYVRUUV7-JoTf0T1cO5wOa4qFZnd-QEE3Mn5JvYQX8PlHqyPzJUOkjZ58OXpxBFeV3edCZzTK1KjihhGs/s1600/Hudson%252C+Isaac+%2526+Friends.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQvLZoBXBU2cUDOt37ne9uSSgC11CCcUXbLD19F2pi6OJXtm5u2EpvDqLo1gJYVRUUV7-JoTf0T1cO5wOa4qFZnd-QEE3Mn5JvYQX8PlHqyPzJUOkjZ58OXpxBFeV3edCZzTK1KjihhGs/s400/Hudson%252C+Isaac+%2526+Friends.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554213790958995746" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Iq4BtaoHOzV4kYAz2dEchJqe6fhyphenhyphenUY174zt-dtuOaSq9GCEnlTDf15vvnvcfJvYf_AhUAcZHodYAiDoJlFt1Ki-wdN0uQeqVsK2UrAjhaC2QsS7shJRjmJpSH8eTWPaMZUxPJARlCwk/s1600/Vanessa+and+Kids+Making+Gingerbread+Cookies.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Iq4BtaoHOzV4kYAz2dEchJqe6fhyphenhyphenUY174zt-dtuOaSq9GCEnlTDf15vvnvcfJvYf_AhUAcZHodYAiDoJlFt1Ki-wdN0uQeqVsK2UrAjhaC2QsS7shJRjmJpSH8eTWPaMZUxPJARlCwk/s400/Vanessa+and+Kids+Making+Gingerbread+Cookies.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554214058851409762" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMBDIgVvhhj6Mp6spRAy4r3KuFHcAr72JnhDbKtYiMR0CsiUiQs6alnb95xouolYqlvkituaQGl9ciphFQc6nNkPEVmtQNtoIel37xgeqOjX3q3IDYrjtIumYGABv8vAWodKwdvxE9gMQ/s1600/Kids+in+Schoolroom.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMBDIgVvhhj6Mp6spRAy4r3KuFHcAr72JnhDbKtYiMR0CsiUiQs6alnb95xouolYqlvkituaQGl9ciphFQc6nNkPEVmtQNtoIel37xgeqOjX3q3IDYrjtIumYGABv8vAWodKwdvxE9gMQ/s400/Kids+in+Schoolroom.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554214054081036322" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1h_GhQC20Uglte9ZUbbhdVvUFys_z0crmXw6hz7R87bFZRNVBSwXFYU-PXrfo4AARg4bTVMcDklQsk1iewla2HE_-Py000F3gtLbEJNw3nR98Mjb6MCOmNlgi9AMOlndVbJfcEimrMrc/s1600/Jones+Cabbage+Patch+Kids.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1h_GhQC20Uglte9ZUbbhdVvUFys_z0crmXw6hz7R87bFZRNVBSwXFYU-PXrfo4AARg4bTVMcDklQsk1iewla2HE_-Py000F3gtLbEJNw3nR98Mjb6MCOmNlgi9AMOlndVbJfcEimrMrc/s400/Jones+Cabbage+Patch+Kids.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554213797392556338" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPQF7QA6zNOEE36t-pXtPWO_yXeI_LUw7YFst2MrkfBXQvdj0awgpJh3H21RSZb5dVV-9pWlI-fMSg-jjzCLAtNYWXkNAHJRCZ4kHrd9c-E9lNW7JgXJDsT0yDKJpT6kmg-mBG3C940XQ/s1600/Hudson+Working+in+the+Yard.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPQF7QA6zNOEE36t-pXtPWO_yXeI_LUw7YFst2MrkfBXQvdj0awgpJh3H21RSZb5dVV-9pWlI-fMSg-jjzCLAtNYWXkNAHJRCZ4kHrd9c-E9lNW7JgXJDsT0yDKJpT6kmg-mBG3C940XQ/s400/Hudson+Working+in+the+Yard.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554213794306495586" border="0" /></a>Jones House Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855246036454616880noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599309627498730391.post-50283938068838888872010-11-17T13:06:00.006-06:002010-11-19T13:48:45.735-06:00A Mighty WarriorFrom the moment of conception a mother's life is changed. I have learned so much from my firstborn, Hudson. From an early age he displayed a tenderness for the Lord and the things of God that truly bring me to my knees. Here are a few stories that may touch your heart for God's kingdom.<br /><br />~One day he and I were having lunch together. He was probably 2 1/2 years old. For dessert we were having oranges. His favorite fruit. We had been talking about heaven and what it looks like. He was describing his tree house and what my house would look like right next door to his. Then he asked, "Do you think there will be oranges in heaven?" I replied, "Of course, the best oranges you've ever tasted!" He then stood up on his chair, raised his hands in the air and said, "I just love you God! Thank you for making the oranges!"<br /><br />Lesson: To praise God without shame for the smallest of blessings.<br /><br />~When Hudson was about 3 1/2 years old our church had a day of prayer for the persecuted church. We were on our way to lunch and he was asking lots of questions. We tried to explain to the best of our ability to him what it was that was happening that day. He then suggested we should pray right away. He was the first to begin to pray, "Dear Lord, will you please help the bad guys that are being mean to the Christians. Help them be good and know You."<br /><br />Lesson: Pray for your enemies and those that persecute you. (Not just for your own well-being or the protection of those you love.)<br /><br />~Recently when we came back from America he was really missing all of his cousins. We were writing letters asking them to come and visit. Praying for them at every meal. Out of no where he said, "I really miss my cousins and I wish they would come. And I really wish we could live in Oklahoma again. But I would really be sad if none of my Kenyan buddies were in heaven. So I think we should stay and keep telling them about Jesus."<br /><br />Lesson: You must deny yourself and leave those that are dearest to your heart sometimes.<br /><br />~We have been listening to the Adventures in Odyssey series by tape on our many long road trips to Nairobi. We were listening the the story of Esther. After Haman was executed Hudson said, "Wow, that's really sad. Haman died without ever really knowing the one true God."<br /><br />Lesson: Vengeance is the Lord's, but shouldn't we be seeking to find one lost sheep and bringing him to the saving knowledge of Jesus? Again, loving our enemy.<br /><br />Kyle and Hudson worked through a devotional Bible called "God's Mighty Warrior". Hudson loved it. It talked about being a gentlemen, a man of God, fighting for God's glory and doing lots of cool boy things. I could see the lessons really taking shape in his life.<br /><br />~One weekend Kyle was asked to "compare notes" at the local mosque. The elder men were in town recruiting new members. Kyle bravely accepted the invitation. The boys and I prayed all weekend. Before bed, (when we knew Kyle was there) Hudson said, "Mommy I can't wait to go to battle with Daddy someday with my Bible."<br /><br />Lesson: Do not fear. Speak boldly. Put on the full armor of God and go to battle.<br /><br />On Halloween Kyle knighted Hudson. He also had a little Kenyan ninja sidekick aka Jude. Each piece displayed the armor of God. And we prayed for him to continue to be a mighty warrior for Jesus.<br /><br />~Just yesterday we were finishing the story of Moses. They had just crossed the Red Sea. Hudson's Bible talked about the song of praise Moses sang after they had been delivered to the other side of the sea, but it did not say the words to the song. He wanted to know what the song said. I got up to get my Bible, but then he began to sing his own song of praise for the mighty work God had done for the Israelites. I looked at him in amazement and saw he had tears in his eyes. I asked him if he was ok and he said, "Yes, I just wish God was here right now and I could see Him." If he only knew how present God was in that moment. I could feel Him smiling at His servant.<br /><br />Lesson: If you want to enter the Kingdom of God you must become like a child.<br /><br />May your heart be challenged by the faith of this child. God's mighty warrior.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYlLZtbiNB4BVaAcCx6ZSSamJ0k9aRv2RioI1n2g2FMv-nBK4Vm9dtEmtprQcVEsar56dMtRYCVSCQSDkMYyeQjq6vTAwOv1fwNbgsE4cwYvDxDThdGGbYhubg2tGn2p8At07yL7lEmL0/s1600/Kyle+Knighting+Hudson.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYlLZtbiNB4BVaAcCx6ZSSamJ0k9aRv2RioI1n2g2FMv-nBK4Vm9dtEmtprQcVEsar56dMtRYCVSCQSDkMYyeQjq6vTAwOv1fwNbgsE4cwYvDxDThdGGbYhubg2tGn2p8At07yL7lEmL0/s400/Kyle+Knighting+Hudson.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541348791771274626" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6b2MrM96AJqLyRT_5v6_CrdEmeCRJOlfVvqaTxudplhfQ8x3dtGpEDF1gDwG1AJ15O10sSKvfxUMNqdQ6f2yfFRtCuvXftYUSG-uFgHnrAO2GZVW1elal3IaHoC6ntpM9uoQnHA1HALw/s1600/Hudson+and+Jude+Warriors.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6b2MrM96AJqLyRT_5v6_CrdEmeCRJOlfVvqaTxudplhfQ8x3dtGpEDF1gDwG1AJ15O10sSKvfxUMNqdQ6f2yfFRtCuvXftYUSG-uFgHnrAO2GZVW1elal3IaHoC6ntpM9uoQnHA1HALw/s400/Hudson+and+Jude+Warriors.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541348780115781042" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj67sYLCXbgU7y9YiFmkkaPO3s4PH_3UH8N8W_fqPlJNLF2qgObtPoQztbeyo0hZ8vVadsHKvoHYHVI3w0QetQ46rhkgb9sI0J4sqBPpsVQ2VFlcUlRmMeQb3WqhEpEMiXnjRwv24-foew/s1600/Trick+or+Treat.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj67sYLCXbgU7y9YiFmkkaPO3s4PH_3UH8N8W_fqPlJNLF2qgObtPoQztbeyo0hZ8vVadsHKvoHYHVI3w0QetQ46rhkgb9sI0J4sqBPpsVQ2VFlcUlRmMeQb3WqhEpEMiXnjRwv24-foew/s400/Trick+or+Treat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541348793952617362" border="0" /></a>Jones House Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855246036454616880noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599309627498730391.post-63447647705178178732010-11-07T14:25:00.003-06:002010-11-07T15:02:21.380-06:00Too Late for One, Just in Time for Another<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7kJa-DaJajvmCnO52TQffMopgoAltYd7IjoSGQF6m5y39Nyd8_GOZFni5pjs2u9KrNDQ7XSfcX0LXk2dNVIEiEuJjd3vRTWRScl6PBde-1afQdoh4EZwyv12-oN3mzhqVPnS3oKS38AA/s1600/Vanessa+with+Chicken.jpg"></a><br />Today I got back from my fourth trip to visit the Pokot people down in the valley. As you may know we have been going there doing medical clinics and gospel work. I know many of you were praying so I thank you for that. The trip was a great success in many ways. For one, we made it there safe and sound with no major car problems. (Last time we were stuck multiple times and it took 3 times as long to get home.) When we arrived we were warmly welcomed again by the community. They are really getting excited about our visits and about the possibility of a permanent medical facility being built there in th<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji4hh2divB0fKwum3r1G0QZgPMssXnPPzZtYP7sQkto7h6Ta8bBPVTh_5bRrqH2SJBN7oKtxxkWpf0HOQBWpzg4pPfITJy90gad-gB8xwVxYQSfc-VBlytS8r1aoJZWIbsNRpk4tTXmus/s1600/Hudson+and+Jude+with+chicken.jpg"></a>e future. They had organized themselves and formed a committee to oversee the project. They eve<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7kJa-DaJajvmCnO52TQffMopgoAltYd7IjoSGQF6m5y39Nyd8_GOZFni5pjs2u9KrNDQ7XSfcX0LXk2dNVIEiEuJjd3vRTWRScl6PBde-1afQdoh4EZwyv12-oN3mzhqVPnS3oKS38AA/s1600/Vanessa+with+Chicken.jpg"></a>n donated 10 acres of land for us to use to build the clinic. We would love to see this happen because there is only so much we can do on our 2 day trips that have been occurring about every 6-8 weeks. For some, we found out this time, it is too late. During the clinic I heard the devastating news that a 3 year old boy being brought by his mother died while on the way. They think that he had malaria which is easily treated with the right medication. Many people delay seeking care because there are no health facilities nea<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji4hh2divB0fKwum3r1G0QZgPMssXnPPzZtYP7sQkto7h6Ta8bBPVTh_5bRrqH2SJBN7oKtxxkWpf0HOQBWpzg4pPfITJy90gad-gB8xwVxYQSfc-VBlytS8r1aoJZWIbsNRpk4tTXmus/s1600/Hudson+and+Jude+with+chicken.jpg"></a>rby. The news broke our hearts, but we were glad that we had brought a pastor along who could go to comfort the mother. Please pray for the family of the child and for this desparate need in the community.<br /><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1onTQ_S2y5ivSPE3XQz29VjWi9D-0xYgNpj4_RifnnAWqGt1OE1cAFiCZ1clJKM96nGz4diKsUk1UemgRwrYFF6c8tcQ8y745SPQRFF85nnv3g2484ofqp1EvojA8pUTSCNAHxM9-fIk/s1600/Proposed+site+for+clinic.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1onTQ_S2y5ivSPE3XQz29VjWi9D-0xYgNpj4_RifnnAWqGt1OE1cAFiCZ1clJKM96nGz4diKsUk1UemgRwrYFF6c8tcQ8y745SPQRFF85nnv3g2484ofqp1EvojA8pUTSCNAHxM9-fIk/s400/Proposed+site+for+clinic.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536906833758235906" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7kJa-DaJajvmCnO52TQffMopgoAltYd7IjoSGQF6m5y39Nyd8_GOZFni5pjs2u9KrNDQ7XSfcX0LXk2dNVIEiEuJjd3vRTWRScl6PBde-1afQdoh4EZwyv12-oN3mzhqVPnS3oKS38AA/s1600/Vanessa+with+Chicken.jpg"></a></span></span></span></span></span></span> Men discussing at the proposed site for the <span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1onTQ_S2y5ivSPE3XQz29VjWi9D-0xYgNpj4_RifnnAWqGt1OE1cAFiCZ1clJKM96nGz4diKsUk1UemgRwrYFF6c8tcQ8y745SPQRFF85nnv3g2484ofqp1EvojA8pUTSCNAHxM9-fIk/s1600/Proposed+site+for+clinic.jpg"></a></span></span></span></span></span></span>new clinic<br /><br />For other patients we found that our arrival was just in time. There was a boy that had been having <span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;">behavioral problems and had even burned down his g<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji4hh2divB0fKwum3r1G0QZgPMssXnPPzZtYP7sQkto7h6Ta8bBPVTh_5bRrqH2SJBN7oKtxxkWpf0HOQBWpzg4pPfITJy90gad-gB8xwVxYQSfc-VBlytS8r1aoJZWIbsNRpk4tTXmus/s1600/Hudson+and+Jude+with+chicken.jpg"></a>randmother's house/hut. The parents didn't know what else to do. They had taken him to a witchdoctor and to a medical clinic. He was given large doses of anti-psychotic medication. I warned them that with that big of a dose he could start to experience side effects, which are mostly strange uncontrollable movements lik<span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7kJa-DaJajvmCnO52TQffMopgoAltYd7IjoSGQF6m5y39Nyd8_GOZFni5pjs2u9KrNDQ7XSfcX0LXk2dNVIEiEuJjd3vRTWRScl6PBde-1afQdoh4EZwyv12-oN3mzhqVPnS3oKS38AA/s1600/Vanessa+with+Chicken.jpg"></a></span></span></span></span></span></span>e extending his neck and such. Well, not 2 hours after we had talked about it, the side effects started happening. Fortunately, we had brought medicines that would help him. I also talked to <span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1onTQ_S2y5ivSPE3XQz29VjWi9D-0xYgNpj4_RifnnAWqGt1OE1cAFiCZ1clJKM96nGz4diKsUk1UemgRwrYFF6c8tcQ8y745SPQRFF85nnv3g2484ofqp1EvojA8pUTSCNAHxM9-fIk/s1600/Proposed+site+for+clinic.jpg"></a></span></span></span></span>him about the likelihood that his problem was also a spiritual one. I explained to him about how his anger and acting out was sin and shared the gospel with him. He seemed to understand and expressed a desire to receive Christ. We knelt together and prayed. 2 other older men in the community also prayed to receive Christ during our time there and we are praying that there will <span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji4hh2divB0fKwum3r1G0QZgPMssXnPPzZtYP7sQkto7h6Ta8bBPVTh_5bRrqH2SJBN7oKtxxkWpf0HOQBWpzg4pPfITJy90gad-gB8xwVxYQSfc-VBlytS8r1aoJZWIbsNRpk4tTXmus/s1600/Hudson+and+Jude+with+chicken.jpg"></a></span></span>be more that decide to follow Christ.<br /><br /><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1onTQ_S2y5ivSPE3XQz29VjWi9D-0xYgNpj4_RifnnAWqGt1OE1cAFiCZ1clJKM96nGz4diKsUk1UemgRwrYFF6c8tcQ8y745SPQRFF85nnv3g2484ofqp1EvojA8pUTSCNAHxM9-fIk/s1600/Proposed+site+for+clinic.jpg"></a></span></span>Another really exciting thing about our trip was the dedication ceremony for the new Pokot Bibles that I was able to bring to them this time. </span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;">2 visits ago it was the weekend of m<span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7kJa-DaJajvmCnO52TQffMopgoAltYd7IjoSGQF6m5y39Nyd8_GOZFni5pjs2u9KrNDQ7XSfcX0LXk2dNVIEiEuJjd3vRTWRScl6PBde-1afQdoh4EZwyv12-oN3mzhqVPnS3oKS38AA/s1600/Vanessa+with+Chicken.jpg"></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>y Grandfather Smith's funeral and I could not be there, but I told them about how Grandfather had been a Bible translator and how someone had translated their Bible for them as well. There was only 1 Bible in their whole village and none with Old and New Testament. So this time we brought them 40 new Bibles and we handed them out in church and had a dedication ceremony. It was so wonderful. People gave testimonies about how much it meant for them to have a Bible in their own language. I challenged the<span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji4hh2divB0fKwum3r1G0QZgPMssXnPPzZtYP7sQkto7h6Ta8bBPVTh_5bRrqH2SJBN7oKtxxkWpf0HOQBWpzg4pPfITJy90gad-gB8xwVxYQSfc-VBlytS8r1aoJZWIbsNRpk4tTXmus/s1600/Hudson+and+Jude+with+chicken.jpg"></a></span></span></span></span>m to read and meditate on God's word as it says in Joshua 1:8.<br /><br /><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9vwpTZY14_oGZ-tijLKNBzn8wBGJ3kq65h9yshBDkk59ox2w6bxTxO4pbwWzqpvgL4CxYlxJVA8ROipkOgcMRMTjcQokjwxBCibAkqhGQCZRGGJY5oCp97h2LShJ9d619CIQ03oTWi7Y/s1600/Bible+Dedication.jpg"></a></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9vwpTZY14_oGZ-tijLKNBzn8wBGJ3kq65h9yshBDkk59ox2w6bxTxO4pbwWzqpvgL4CxYlxJVA8ROipkOgcMRMTjcQokjwxBCibAkqhGQCZRGGJY5oCp97h2LShJ9d619CIQ03oTWi7Y/s1600/Bible+Dedication.jpg"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6BdtVntGoznghV7ByqjeqSi9dRdTw0IoR5AWWgQolrv-dIMG-jxE5BKedqi1Dn8DrbMxRf0QOQKsD_y8DraF0eFwTsntUVWwDy27RR6DBRIRnGcCa77S3KLngQ3ujCbQe8Awpiny7xvU/s1600/Kyle+with+Philip.jpg"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1onTQ_S2y5ivSPE3XQz29VjWi9D-0xYgNpj4_RifnnAWqGt1OE1cAFiCZ1clJKM96nGz4diKsUk1UemgRwrYFF6c8tcQ8y745SPQRFF85nnv3g2484ofqp1EvojA8pUTSCNAHxM9-fIk/s1600/Proposed+site+for+clinic.jpg"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9vwpTZY14_oGZ-tijLKNBzn8wBGJ3kq65h9yshBDkk59ox2w6bxTxO4pbwWzqpvgL4CxYlxJVA8ROipkOgcMRMTjcQokjwxBCibAkqhGQCZRGGJY5oCp97h2LShJ9d619CIQ03oTWi7Y/s1600/Bible+Dedication.jpg"><img style="display: block; 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They are truly becoming dear to us and<span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9vwpTZY14_oGZ-tijLKNBzn8wBGJ3kq65h9yshBDkk59ox2w6bxTxO4pbwWzqpvgL4CxYlxJVA8ROipkOgcMRMTjcQokjwxBCibAkqhGQCZRGGJY5oCp97h2LShJ9d619CIQ03oTWi7Y/s1600/Bible+Dedication.jpg"></a></span></span></span></span> they seem to like us too. </span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;">This time they decided to give me a gift so they gave me a live goat! We brought it home in the back of my car. It was pretty quiet for the most part and clean, thankfully. Please continue to pray with us for the work being done among the Pokot. When we get more information about the details of the clinic we would like to build I will let people know, but be praying about how the Lord may lead you to<span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji4hh2divB0fKwum3r1G0QZgPMssXnPPzZtYP7sQkto7h6Ta8bBPVTh_5bRrqH2SJBN7oKtxxkWpf0HOQBWpzg4pPfITJy90gad-gB8xwVxYQSfc-VBlytS8r1aoJZWIbsNRpk4tTXmus/s1600/Hudson+and+Jude+with+chicken.jpg"></a></span></span></span></span></span></span> get involved. 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href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7kJa-DaJajvmCnO52TQffMopgoAltYd7IjoSGQF6m5y39Nyd8_GOZFni5pjs2u9KrNDQ7XSfcX0LXk2dNVIEiEuJjd3vRTWRScl6PBde-1afQdoh4EZwyv12-oN3mzhqVPnS3oKS38AA/s1600/Vanessa+with+Chicken.jpg"></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> Can you find the hidden goat in this picture?<br /><br /><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try 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href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7kJa-DaJajvmCnO52TQffMopgoAltYd7IjoSGQF6m5y39Nyd8_GOZFni5pjs2u9KrNDQ7XSfcX0LXk2dNVIEiEuJjd3vRTWRScl6PBde-1afQdoh4EZwyv12-oN3mzhqVPnS3oKS38AA/s1600/Vanessa+with+Chicken.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7kJa-DaJajvmCnO52TQffMopgoAltYd7IjoSGQF6m5y39Nyd8_GOZFni5pjs2u9KrNDQ7XSfcX0LXk2dNVIEiEuJjd3vRTWRScl6PBde-1afQdoh4EZwyv12-oN3mzhqVPnS3oKS38AA/s400/Vanessa+with+Chicken.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536913687764011250" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Vanessa and the boys <span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;">didn't get to go with me on this trip, but I had to get some pictures of them too so here are a couple from last Thursday after I got back from a community home visit where we went and followed up on a patient that had been admitted to the hospital. The father decided to give me this rooster. It has been waking us up pretty early so we think we are going to eat it soon:) Love you all. </span></span><p lang="en"> </p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif0Bzhkq3nHNW1o9894XkdGQcwlvvRYFiuG4f4qOlZJ-71hU0qKjw2LX0dXjJbzes4GeIB_2YGHaYOyTfDc5syUOX1UaEeW9sVEqwxxi6YBITxeJt9Bq3QxQWc3FKNBRBalB6Fna3668A/s1600/Goat.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6BdtVntGoznghV7ByqjeqSi9dRdTw0IoR5AWWgQolrv-dIMG-jxE5BKedqi1Dn8DrbMxRf0QOQKsD_y8DraF0eFwTsntUVWwDy27RR6DBRIRnGcCa77S3KLngQ3ujCbQe8Awpiny7xvU/s1600/Kyle+with+Philip.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPD2G8-sGKmQ8qI4syMbbezznstcngnFYvHy7qFrKBGAV2tHZX1pdo9zxlCfwZqphFaNYiOi8JrHJDhius383ZDfdHoGWReJ_NKenAbHgxwwSIbyUqwYiIaz1MJYaxjsKeF7AiMAdyRYk/s1600/Pokot+home.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9vwpTZY14_oGZ-tijLKNBzn8wBGJ3kq65h9yshBDkk59ox2w6bxTxO4pbwWzqpvgL4CxYlxJVA8ROipkOgcMRMTjcQokjwxBCibAkqhGQCZRGGJY5oCp97h2LShJ9d619CIQ03oTWi7Y/s1600/Bible+Dedication.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1onTQ_S2y5ivSPE3XQz29VjWi9D-0xYgNpj4_RifnnAWqGt1OE1cAFiCZ1clJKM96nGz4diKsUk1UemgRwrYFF6c8tcQ8y745SPQRFF85nnv3g2484ofqp1EvojA8pUTSCNAHxM9-fIk/s1600/Proposed+site+for+clinic.jpg"></a>Jones House Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855246036454616880noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599309627498730391.post-33967516285347312392010-10-22T09:21:00.018-05:002010-10-29T13:35:24.738-05:00The RundownWe arrived safely back to Kapsowar late August. Within a week our computer crashed. Bummer. Last time we took our computer for repair in Eldoret (the nearest town to us) they attempted to fix the DVD drive by super gluing it in. So we waited until the next time we were going to Nairobi to get our trusted friend, Jeremy, to check it out. Unfortunately, we had to bite the bullet and buy a new computer. Fortunately, he saved all our photos, videos and personal files. And he walked us thru the journey of purchasing our first Mac. Thanks Jeremy, you're the best! So that took about 6 weeks. So here is the rundown of everything that's happened since our last post.<br /><br />Another Pokot Trip<br />The biggest and most successful trip yet! There were 2 family docs and one OBGYN (Christina), plus a lot of nurses, a wife who played the role of pharmacist and many translators. The boys and I didn't make this trip. We wanted there to be plenty of room for much needed workers. Kyle also brought gifts for the elders/Chief/men. These consisted of tick bath for their cattle and something else I can't remember. In the past we have mainly seen women and their children. The men would often hide - never to be found. This strategy worked and they were able to meet with them and talk more about how they can work to improve the health of their community. The ride home took them around 11 hours with many car troubles and eventually the abandonment of the 1979 Land Rover on the side of the mountain. Many prayers were said that day. I think they maxed out our vehicle with like 14 passengers. Praise the Lord for the continued work that is going on in this tribe.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6yfFdIGR57VBA7zKwQfueflKYE24qPLVGiUb8HvQpOPLa4e6MOO6qEI3YHtY2UxgahyV9nUTxO_QqTukI1JjHaLUPfKi5Z6Zvs17mfqXhott8wopjsEb4Oens0fTvJEJwYTMgX3QeFjQ/s1600/Lodengo+clinic.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6yfFdIGR57VBA7zKwQfueflKYE24qPLVGiUb8HvQpOPLa4e6MOO6qEI3YHtY2UxgahyV9nUTxO_QqTukI1JjHaLUPfKi5Z6Zvs17mfqXhott8wopjsEb4Oens0fTvJEJwYTMgX3QeFjQ/s400/Lodengo+clinic.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533493436119274946" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgScQPzJSWKxKwLMGsttx3yiaoDMoytyjSvQ8WviQUkrz2XFICT5PGJvYvlzLuphfu__UD2um2wuYFFPWegG9J9rEQG-eNwqWZE2LmTwSr3OC7rKh2RtRxxb-bFkbifcwJTVNmV7TAGADM/s1600/Kyle+roadside.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 212px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgScQPzJSWKxKwLMGsttx3yiaoDMoytyjSvQ8WviQUkrz2XFICT5PGJvYvlzLuphfu__UD2um2wuYFFPWegG9J9rEQG-eNwqWZE2LmTwSr3OC7rKh2RtRxxb-bFkbifcwJTVNmV7TAGADM/s400/Kyle+roadside.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533493431761679842" border="0" /></a><br />The New House<br />Is all decorated and organized. We love it! Thanks Amanda for all your help and gifts to make it so beautiful!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKT6F3hwN4IiWcBOh-rdW8nUMpXol4bFsIE8fKo6r7_chRj-13VF-nHAzqoz3QyUS2LbLP4qCAbZdrRlcuRgxBglhofdt0PYpNcTWWsLGp2vEIyWuTPsQdHECYuHzZOOUayFjdb2J2kDA/s1600/Vanessa+%26+Isaac+in+House.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKT6F3hwN4IiWcBOh-rdW8nUMpXol4bFsIE8fKo6r7_chRj-13VF-nHAzqoz3QyUS2LbLP4qCAbZdrRlcuRgxBglhofdt0PYpNcTWWsLGp2vEIyWuTPsQdHECYuHzZOOUayFjdb2J2kDA/s400/Vanessa+%26+Isaac+in+House.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533537368926936306" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj10G_8kXBq3m9z6IVZo4UHM5LvmqxU57NqsGurCPKeM-J25uiRnYM91wm39SM7i29nbC3-indABB9aYXZhyi2AgIz0A3ywz_jeRsetz0-eacktUfrLNsNxSxwWkwO8uUhyuwV5-GJ6sOs/s1600/Boy's+Room.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj10G_8kXBq3m9z6IVZo4UHM5LvmqxU57NqsGurCPKeM-J25uiRnYM91wm39SM7i29nbC3-indABB9aYXZhyi2AgIz0A3ywz_jeRsetz0-eacktUfrLNsNxSxwWkwO8uUhyuwV5-GJ6sOs/s400/Boy's+Room.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533537369468625202" border="0" /></a><br />Jude turned 3<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBcWZ4KS3CvQ9gKEZ86Aj34iCpw49qClSKftwCD5YHukfFfF8N2147xieW5hLKMCUwZwm3m8EyuDRB62t2SHYqsgdBHh8X3hmqEjL-cwE389rYMg33ZslcnMDwmOW_Y0rIwAb4ZMCidDU/s1600/Jude's+Birthday.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBcWZ4KS3CvQ9gKEZ86Aj34iCpw49qClSKftwCD5YHukfFfF8N2147xieW5hLKMCUwZwm3m8EyuDRB62t2SHYqsgdBHh8X3hmqEjL-cwE389rYMg33ZslcnMDwmOW_Y0rIwAb4ZMCidDU/s400/Jude's+Birthday.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533128896073124226" border="0" /></a><br />He woke up and said, "I need my game shirt." I searched and brought out every shirt that had a team or football on it. "No, No, Mama! My game shirt!" I finally dug this out of the bottom of the closet and finally -TOUCHDOWN- we had succeeded! He was ready for his "game day"! We had a big party out back with the neighborhood kids complete with "games", popcorn and cake. Then we had another party with all the missionaries here, plus my friend Agnus and her kids. We all showered him with love and attention. This boy sure steals my heart most days! Happy Birthday buddy!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh98nScdAvDOtX8LpKq8B3XH4QIiSKPW3PBOLwHU7GKjPz-aBdKKQ1KyKt2mE_JXJueOFTznaALbR6X-m1eOUSnQqoLE3dTLkj7hFqzeRGafhtd6tNYLNd92zbQbHWlGCaHT69NKgEO6Us/s1600/Jude+and+Bat.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh98nScdAvDOtX8LpKq8B3XH4QIiSKPW3PBOLwHU7GKjPz-aBdKKQ1KyKt2mE_JXJueOFTznaALbR6X-m1eOUSnQqoLE3dTLkj7hFqzeRGafhtd6tNYLNd92zbQbHWlGCaHT69NKgEO6Us/s400/Jude+and+Bat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533166471055558210" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiukFg0OJdFhYqXTaCiAIxplkMqbz_ZACKeBfmOVGZu0r-dmBntB1EwjV60JdeMt2HqrqdOWFBPv8rW-30xOTiH5SmyDKqvl3sqML8WAj5TzKX1If5TtpcX_uUpp4v0ncxCddda2u3GnS0/s1600/Games.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiukFg0OJdFhYqXTaCiAIxplkMqbz_ZACKeBfmOVGZu0r-dmBntB1EwjV60JdeMt2HqrqdOWFBPv8rW-30xOTiH5SmyDKqvl3sqML8WAj5TzKX1If5TtpcX_uUpp4v0ncxCddda2u3GnS0/s400/Games.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533166471996428882" border="0" /></a><br />Off to Mombasa<br />The Samaritan's Purse Post Residents in Kenya had a retreat in Mombasa. We enjoyed spending time with them. We studied the life of Abraham and Sarah as they journeyed where the Lord called them leaving "home" and becoming foreigners. It was a sweet time of fellowship with the Lord and much needed fun. The coast is breathtakingly beautiful! Hudson loved "conquering the waves" and we all loved the glass bottom boat. Being able to peak into sea life was so fascinating. Kyle and the boys also got to take a ride in one of the local's dugout canoe sailboats. It was a great time. Thanks to all that organized the retreat.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnLy8uFBH8-3mGHP5qAdqewMZwJVMa6swEr6vrS7aAIjDV6m5p_ODbtDl_G1cZAonyHSSU2TpRsJOniPYYiU0X6Pu-xdstQTRbbQfsVR3kJPlQtmvDkuL3ln9X_N4HffMb4A5goDMfqVM/s1600/Boat+in+Mombassa.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnLy8uFBH8-3mGHP5qAdqewMZwJVMa6swEr6vrS7aAIjDV6m5p_ODbtDl_G1cZAonyHSSU2TpRsJOniPYYiU0X6Pu-xdstQTRbbQfsVR3kJPlQtmvDkuL3ln9X_N4HffMb4A5goDMfqVM/s400/Boat+in+Mombassa.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533166481566684194" border="0" /></a><br />Climbing the Mountain<br />Upon our return Kyle, Gerhard (a visiting doc), Rhiner (his cousin) and Hosea (our Kenyan friend) decided it was high time they hiked the mountain nearby us named Kipkinur. Who would have known what an adventure it would turn out to be. Along the way they helped an old "Gogo", aka a Grandma, chop some firewood, stopped to take pictures and last but not least swing like monkeys from vines. The vine snapped and our dear friend Gerhard fell and broke his femur. Hosea ran to a place he could get reception for his phone to call for help. In the meantime, they ran into some military who were escorting prisoners. Praise the Lord these military helped them build a stretcher out of bamboo, vines and leaves. They also unhandcuffed the prisoners so they could clear the brush for a nice path. They carried him down the mountain. Gerhard went to Kijabe for surgery and is now back with us. Praise the Lord he is recovering well!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg4TdKMRLOBicVUo5hH_CmK5FGAKKCFb-mez8Vsy96BSIOc1m8HBvYavnprrA2tpS5QvRPalWnjp1XYaMHFo570IOv5yrdh_nFFp5b6T0o6FlD4FYhydxiASBXoZv1Hs1SYQ76UbjJaEY/s1600/Kyle+Swinging+from+Vine.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg4TdKMRLOBicVUo5hH_CmK5FGAKKCFb-mez8Vsy96BSIOc1m8HBvYavnprrA2tpS5QvRPalWnjp1XYaMHFo570IOv5yrdh_nFFp5b6T0o6FlD4FYhydxiASBXoZv1Hs1SYQ76UbjJaEY/s400/Kyle+Swinging+from+Vine.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533168651436486850" border="0" /></a><br />The Adventure of Kindergarten<br />Yes I know, October is a bit late to be starting the school year. But by Kenyan standards I am way ahead. They start a new school year in January. All that to say, we are soaring through and Hudson is loving learning. And though it takes quite a bit of time, I am enjoying this journey as well. We do everything from language arts, science, history, handwriting and Bible. I added a little more Bible since he doesn't get Sunday School here and Art class too. He loves Science and Explode the Code and of course anything Art. It's quite fun and we have the best school room (thanks again Amanda)!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivGdx_KBET23iSRroVxmUDlKEnqdCwFpk3-NBufym55kMzuhT1cqWuRUGsdqVcGIUE19p9iJrTxUi4GwSAbtnvkk1SP-Nh_ia8IcXgev99sUhe7ohyphenhyphenCSRGaFZYcoCxMqZOrxRQaZ3xeiw/s1600/Schoolroom.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivGdx_KBET23iSRroVxmUDlKEnqdCwFpk3-NBufym55kMzuhT1cqWuRUGsdqVcGIUE19p9iJrTxUi4GwSAbtnvkk1SP-Nh_ia8IcXgev99sUhe7ohyphenhyphenCSRGaFZYcoCxMqZOrxRQaZ3xeiw/s400/Schoolroom.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533174531344307650" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHhgA_giPwhw4Sg2gIkrU9XEkd1Vcsme898JGjmsW-_-RgexXq3MKF6cRuUizmFsYMlDesZkXkXhFDqNCUat-EQsWO8g-awR_TbHLEYE7zfnA8HD4errWFB92Ibh0SIphiGmRWFMuU2_0/s1600/Classroom+Rules.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHhgA_giPwhw4Sg2gIkrU9XEkd1Vcsme898JGjmsW-_-RgexXq3MKF6cRuUizmFsYMlDesZkXkXhFDqNCUat-EQsWO8g-awR_TbHLEYE7zfnA8HD4errWFB92Ibh0SIphiGmRWFMuU2_0/s400/Classroom+Rules.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533174534004509426" border="0" /></a><br />Next post will be shorter, I promise. I won't blame you if you only scroll through the pictures just to see our bright and smiley faces!<br /><br />We love and miss you all! Thanks for praying for us and being a part of our journey!Jones House Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855246036454616880noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599309627498730391.post-53257054279838692452010-08-24T09:16:00.002-05:002010-08-24T09:24:21.420-05:00TravelingWe traveled to Oklahoma this month. We came for a sad reason. Vanessa's grandma was leaving this earth. We didn't make it in time to say "goodbye". But before we left Kenya Hudson prayed, "Jesus, if we don't make it back to tell Grandma Betty goodbye, will you please tell her for us." So I'm sure He did. We have had a sweet time with family and friends. It has been a whirlwind of events and emotions. But we are thankful the Lord allowed us all to travel together as a family. Unfortunately I don't think we have taken 1 picture. Here is what I shared at my grandma's service. <br /><br /> Traveling<br />Ever since I can remember my grandma was always traveling. Her first lesson to me was traveling thru books. I remember being there in the summers and she giving me incentives to read. This was when I learned the adventures books can take you on. I think she was always in the middle of a book. When we were young she often took us girls on summer vacations. They were places she and my grandpa had time shares at like Bella Vista. Or places we had family living that we had never met before. She packed the car with books and colors and pencils and a cooler full of fruit and Vienna sausages. Those were some great trips to spend with my sisters as well as with my sweet grandparents. I’m sure it would have been much more relaxing to have just been the 2 of them, but they chose to let us have some adventures during our summer vacations from school. I’m sure this planted some of the seeds in me that wanted to see the world.<br /><br />Grandma was a great story teller. Most people at the end of their lives tend to tell the same stories over and over, but not grandma. She always had a new story to tell. i remember being amazed as she would tell me of an adventure from grandpa’s army days or some sweet story from her college years. And she always had a story to tell of her travels around the world. I could never recount to you the many countries she visited, but I know that each one she remembered and held a special place in her heart. She was there to experience the culture and she did that to the fullest. I do have to admit there is one story she told over and over again. “It was a hot Oklahoma, July day. I was baking bread for Ed. This was the day your mom was born. She was breach…I had never held a baby before.” That story she relived every July. The day my mom was born. It was funny to hear every year. <br /><br />She influenced many lives as she taught elementary school. I’m sure she was a fantastic teacher who invested whole heartedly in the teaching of her students. Just this week when we were going thru her things and looking for old photos we found that she had saved ALL of her own report cards. I’m sure she took her students on many valuable adventures as she taught them lessons that would last a lifetime. She truly valued education and doing your very best. The short time my children knew her they loved her. She would smile as she watched them expel more energy then she had ever seen. She would sing silly children’s songs to them and she always desired them to sing to her. I’m sure she thought to herself, “you have a life time ahead of you. What adventures will you take?”<br /><br />So now grandma has traveled to the most exotic destination she could ever imagine. A place of beauty incomparable to all the wonders this world has to offer. She is meeting the Creator of the Universe. No travel agent could book a journey like this one for her. She most certainly is telling her stories. And catching Grandpa up on everything he missed these past 15 years. I cannot imagine her in a more spectacular place then where she is now. I love you and will look forward to telling you all my stories of the adventures the Lord has led me on.<br /><br />We'll be back in Kenya at the end of this week. Continue to pray for us as we follow the Lord on this journey!Jones House Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855246036454616880noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599309627498730391.post-38986614797766753592010-07-13T21:58:00.011-05:002010-07-13T22:31:46.192-05:00Highlights<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium; ">I know, I know 6 weeks in between blog entries is unacceptable!<span> </span>So we will give you a rundown of just the highlights and hope for a quicker entry next time.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;font-size:medium;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDKFiStboHXVh3HuCU2HRskHat8nEJBvpNo-JIzLNktQzoDdW6aIjqYmQgv_GVjlF9qjgbErrddVAwa7vAg8gRdn42ztrqSImRnCLPxodEiguBNYGd5Zxc1T0CKyXCfR7Le2_j1hZqUpw/s400/June+22+2010+033.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493593055303449570" /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><b>Isaac turned 1 on May 31</b><sup><b>st</b></sup><b>!</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;">It seems like just yesterday he was surprising us all and coming a month early.<span> </span>He still brings such joy to all he meets.<span> </span>He lights up any room he enters.<span> </span>We celebrated by going to <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1279076350_1">Nairobi</span>.<span> </span>We ate at the Simba saloon where they serve wild game.<span> </span>Then we took Isaac and the boys to meet the giraffes at the giraffe center.<span> </span>It was so fun!<span> </span>He also just started walking last night!<span> </span>It’s not just 1 or 2 steps, but like 10 or 15!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFFmpih98tG_AK5Wpdo9yiqR9PXt-zkCcbvywnOj3V6_9WUen242hF6UtTfeVsDKmKpBWZ9U52tWRp526emWwpD7iQ7n60l2INCO2rB1BoCwLDFVUTLVa9B7yGjLOTpnkZn1I7u_OhQpY/s400/June+22+2010+097.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493593540997098562" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh6h6yDIX11j_imZg9xOwg1ImlumKJYtdiIdf-UMdul10nLYd9xgPJrdS_gCsS9dTjiwVwEZBQPegS6nI7Wj7UcUAtnrhx9XnZ54iRhTINkLcJ2aNaaeqtbi8RxXTY_m7p8ZurIBlNdgQ/s400/June+22+2010+106.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493595839564727906" /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><b>Moved</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;">We moved to another house on the missionary compound.<span> </span>It has been a great move for us.<span> </span>The house is the biggest house we’ve ever lived in.<span> </span>We even have 2 bathrooms.<span> </span>The view is incredible from our backyard and we even have a swing set now!<span> </span>We’ve been painting and my friend Amanda has been helping me with some décor.<span> </span>So pictures will come when it is complete I promise. For now here is a preview of the view from our backyard.<span> </span>I know you all are on <a target="_blank" href="http://expedia.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1279076350_2">expedia.com</span></a> right now booking your flights for a visit to<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1279076350_3">Kenya</span>!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmMU8Y_Ci-_V4JjyHm-y2vq9NvTntSaXmoflDhkTScwflxacTrJ5OOZAz6Oy0UPQE2pDadiyDnighFR-EpPxmUrhCAbbAKEwfQp3u6xY7eb7M7cCeM9nQoETNanFrYJL1INowY6_XccQc/s400/July+2010+115.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493593721603467122" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM9hp8X9T9cUZfJdTGHdXUlBhu1Zfx980Hlhg5wBULzObbROinXihJOJUeXVnbGt_F8lrC1MZsU0sX8zStFttlXaIncUwuBeDXGv9iLC4fxthizdfYuM7JVRjyu3Wtu2gef5hzX51seDg/s400/July+2010+118.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493597356996177394" /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><b>Pets</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;">We have 2 tortoises now.<span> </span>The first is named Toby and the 2<sup>nd</sup> is Goliath.<span> </span>A man from the valley came all the way up here in hopes of selling some turtles he captured in order to buy food for his family.<span> </span>We happily accepted these low maintenance pets.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd5eUeEkLguikcvAtBZHa6vj8oWEPTaOb1huD1XRcfxGcO8YWyDrY1mX2W2dNgS0Lc4CFERf3fnC8EZZ9IE64On4jX9C3AF0pXoVj7mReiplm2EHYL_pWnWA3hElU3g1kEb9iyhiRZEok/s400/Turtles+001.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493593962986695298" /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><b>NO MORE </b><b>PACI</b><b>!</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Jude gave up his paci and is doing just fine without it.<span> </span>Grandparents have been praying for this one for a while </span><span style=" ;font-family:Wingdings;"><span>J</span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri;">!</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBpWHvPLd94W_0vsOP1DyH7TI5GvAyJq6-sQmpt_NC1JcyUvoTy08UH3wECyl1b8qzglShOv3zXP5rXfX4hYjHahnifprCqKcp45leFMZ9qnSIQ_SGyoiBa80olWkVSM6frdyA-CTdc54/s400/June+22+2010+075.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493593060623566466" /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><b>Preaching</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;">Kyle has been preaching a lot lately. <span> </span>He was able to preach on father’s day and encourage the father’s in Kenya to look to our Heavenly Father to guide them as they lead their families.<span> </span>He did an incredible job! He has been invited several other times to preach as well.<span> </span><span> </span>We are so thankful the Lord is allowing us to invest spiritually to our community here.<span> </span>We are continually being stretched to serve beyond our own abilities.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1OeqtBRlHNubW8W26q2uXMsNOkokBLFK2NCvS9T3UvoGkw2eHSrr3ySC0reV23N_sn9vsDpH8zdncEWVoh4McfJHSiUuiv-c7SXmqVnVXs8hZk5VACBu94WUf1PvxFOu0WRee86cfdoc/s400/July+2010+082.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493594301065767442" /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><b>Ladies Bible Study</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;">I have been desiring to start a <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1279076350_4">Bible study</span> for my Kenyan friends since we arrived.<span> </span>The Lord opened the door just within this last month and we had an incredible turn out and the women seem to be hungry for the Word and to fellowship with one another!<span> </span>Christina has helped me get it going and I’m so thankful for her friendship.<span> </span>We also started a study for just the missionary women on the compound.<span> </span>It is encouraging.<span> </span>It also helps me feel a little less lonely at times when we get together and study the Word with each other.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGCoKUERaMyRlPwFBet2oTKoSuAGnqzhe3m53z4RSCkeRpHLNOXqLFGT1TIrqDiWvqXBB4l0mf_YHw5Klc6dCCbrd96LCMcwk57jLWjo2Y1cDR3tGQr-89DnEXgHatGJPvSw5TjFBjtyc/s400/July+2010+123.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493594665160681538" /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><b>Duininck</b><b> Girls</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;">We welcomed our first visitors from America!<span> </span>Emily and Hanna arrived on July 2!<span> </span>They both have naturally fit in and have been such servants here in Kapsowar.<span> </span>Emily is working hard in the hospital teaching the nurses some excellent nursing skills.<span> </span>Hanna has also spent some time at the hospital, but a lot of time here with me and the boys.<span> </span>She has an incredible energy and gift for teaching.<span> </span>Hudson loves it when she teaches him school!<span> </span>We stay up late talking, playing games or watching movies!<span> </span>I’m really enjoying having some girls around!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-yVT9yOZ9m9SliL2BeMCSJHAxMzsJ87PkwlE8zVXX_FeFwosrHXpzadDAVhtiT6U2oCcG1Dmyv_c_CVdDx7IZVeMNPuSobCOLkVTBkKzhkvdTY2hUA2leklHl9Ano6Qi3hdkaSnbf1uM/s400/July+2010+138.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493595219932601586" /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><b>Pokot</b><b> land here we come again!</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;">Kyle spearheaded another trip to the valley to minister to the Pokot people.<span> </span>We had a team of 18 go this time.<span> </span>Including Christina, the OBGYN, 3 nurses, vaccinations, surgical specialist surveying needs for cleft palate repair (we have a grant that allows us to do the surgery here for free), pharmacy and local missionaries and pastors!<span> </span>We stayed the night this time.<span> </span>We had a full day of clinic and Kyle was able to encourage the elders of the Pokot church with the Word by fireside the night following the clinic.<span> </span>He did an amazing job.<span> </span>We have located some more Bibles in their language to distribute to them the next time we come.<span> </span>The translation was just completed last September.<span> </span>We definitely feel the Lord moving there and in our hearts to continue to serve this underserved community.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH0kIPc41R0M0E05SueEA56QHHOqtj7rf5A9akH0DXYHERpOni_KUxkMWfLhmOEViHj_N_76OnKyabRAKUNpqt3kNTaoyq1LtH77rbMarp6okODMVp0Yk-z8LwZ1AP5XZ_l3Jm4mfL5ec/s400/July+2010+145.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493595847904687074" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiofROLFGusKtYuFfIJypW3QN0RM4gsgx_Nht5d33sh9V3jRVLsR0_lW-EI8rhTVnYypf8db6WgXqS114AxjeJS5RidAnaiPKO2tx1J7ytjUb3QmxE4uY2EZTNy9qX9xTkQL3utNnUFKWU/s400/July+2010+140.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493595852470750434" /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><b>Homegoing</b><b> of Grandpa Smith</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;">We received word just before we left for our outreach trip that Kyle’s Grandpa Smith passed on into Glory!<span> </span>It was so very hard for us to be away from family during this time.<span> </span>Kyle’s grandpa was an amazing servant of Christ.<span> </span>He had a passion for the underserved and unreached peoples of the world.<span> </span>He translated the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1279076350_5">New Testament</span> into the Chinantec language (a remote tribe in Mexico).<span> </span>He and Grandma have inspired us to obey the Lord’s calling in our lives to go to the Nations and preach Christ!<span> </span>We thought we would best honor his name by continuing our trip to the Pokot people and serve them and teach them from the Word of God.<span> </span>We promised the next time we came we would bring Bibles in dedication to <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1279076350_6">Paul Smith</span>, our beloved Grandpa who is now singing praises to our Lord with people from the Chinantec tribe!<span> </span>Our prayer is that Pokot believers will join Him in Glory as well as their lives are touched by God’s Word.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicC9cyVT6SIXJOmm5Ivom3aaT8R9iZMaw9v0ot5V2su1fscNMOzD8st3BK2k7ycdjB3Qxr9DnlxLbH-7Jxlz5D37H98fOWTVR0-Co-ITua5T6cL6GMxGh-MvoEUXINK4UBCzFJcTzmQYk/s400/July+2010+036.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493597352695146082" />We miss you all so very much!<span> </span>Thanks for not forgetting about us!<span> </span>We remember you in our prayers and are so thankful for your friendship and partnership!</span></p></span>Jones House Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855246036454616880noreply@blogger.com8