On Friday the Sawatsky's left for the states. We already miss them dearly, especially Arathena who asks for and sings songs about Eli, Christon, and Adam frequently. Since we were borrowing their computer we will be updating and checking our email less frequently. We will be back in Pittsburgh Saturday night just in time for the Pittsburgh Marathon on Sunday morning.

Friday Arathena and I had the opportunity to go to Umoja Children's Home, an orphanage close to Tenwek. Arathena and I played with the kids, sang songs, learned songs, and played with bubbles. We got to see the chickens, sheep, and cows, and ate fresh eggs and chai. I feel very blessed for this opportunity to meet these sweet children. I am still processing it all.

On Saturday Andy had his first day off after working 12 days straight. It was nice to enjoy the day as a family. The Bemm's let us borrow their back-pack carrier and we went on a hike. We got lots of smiles and a few laughs as men do not usually carry children on their back, that is left to the women. After Arathena's nap we headed into Bomet, a nearby town to get a few items. It was interesting and a little scary to have drivers fighting for us to go with them. On our trip home we had 11 people in our little car including Arathena on my lap and Andy in the trunk:) After dinner we got to spend some time with the Bemms which is always a wonderful time of fellowship.

Today I did a feeding evaluation on a 7 year old with cerbal palsy. I felt like a real OT because when I went home I grabbed 2 of Arathena's take and toss sippy cups and modified them with a kitchen knife and gas stove to make a cup that will hopefully work better for this child.

Please continue to pray for us as we enter our last week here at Tenwek. We have had a wonderful time here and are looking forward to seeing you all when we get home!