the hardest days.

Kyle and I just went through some of the hardest days we have had since being in Kenya.

As you know, we have been working with some high school aged children. We try to get them into schools, and in the meantime we do lessons at the slum to keep them occupied and out of trouble.We have been doing this for just over a month.

Last week, one of the girls (16 years old) at our school approached some of the female volunteers and asked for counseling. We couldn't provide her with anything immediately, as none of us are counselors. But we told her we were there for us if she needed to talk about anything, that we would listen. She was very hesitant for us to bring in an outside counselor, and only wanted to speak with us in private. She also would ask us not to look at her if when she was speaking to us.

She finally opened up to us about the abuse going on in her home. We immediately brought in a Kenyan counselor and took her away from the slum and put her into a boarding school. To think that it had still been going on for the month that we had spent with her while she was gaining trust for us sickens me. What is worse is that she had to endure this torture since she was 11 years old.

The counselor we brought in was extremely kind and helpful. She has been dealing with issues like this for so many children, and I don't know how she can go on. It is unimaginable and heartbreaking to hear of people committing such awful acts to innocent children, especially by those who are supposed to be the ones they trust.

We wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their continued prayers while we are away.
We love you and miss you.
Kate and Kyle