I’m Going To Africa!
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It’s not often that the opportunity to do something that has been on your heart for years just falls in your lap. When it does, it’s hard to pray about it objectively because you kinda pray and ask God about it with the equivalent of the puppy-dog eyes that my girls know work far too often on me.
You see, while many people have prayed the, “God I’ll do anything for you…just please don’t send me to Africa!” prayer, I have always prayed the opposite. My heart has beat for this continent and its people for years.
So when I got a phone call from Shaun Groves, who works with Compassion International, asking me if I wanted to take a trip to Kenya with Compassion Bloggers in March…well, let’s just say I was more than a little excited! And not just the “I get to fly on a plane to an exotic destination” kind of excited – I’m pumped about leveraging the influence and voice God has given me through this blog to make a difference in a child’s life.
Children like our little Sabato.
We’ve sponsored Sabato for nearly four years. Because of a very small monthly sacrifice on our part he has been able to go to school and stay clothed and healthy. Because of the unique sponsorship relationship Compassion has developed we are able to write Sabato and receive letters from him. Chloe & Emily talk about him to their friends and even call him “their brother.” He’s become part of our family and we are an important part of his.
That’s why I’m so excited to take this trip and share the sights and sounds with you. I’ll be live-blogging from Kenya March 4-10 with a team of bloggers and photographers. I’ll be sharing more details about the trip and my fellow bloggers in the weeks to come but in the meantime you can follow our trip on Twitter. You can also promote help me promote the trip by embedding this widget on your blog:
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Thanks for reading and helping me promote this trip. I’m so excited to share this adventure with you!
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January 13, 2010
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Awesome. Congrats and blessings on your upcoming trip.
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January 13, 2010
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Congrats! Praying you have an amazing trip!
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January 13, 2010
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Dude, this is amazing! I was in Kenya last May, and it was AMAZING! I can’t wait to hear more from your trip! Congrats!
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January 13, 2010
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Can’t tell you how excited I am to be going to Kenya with you Brad. It’s going to be amazing. Will your wife be going with you as well?
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January 13, 2010
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Dude, that’s awesome!
I just got done reading “Too Small to Ignore” by Wess Stafford of Compassion International. That man’s heart for children is one of the most inspiring things I’ve seen.
I sponsor a child through “Food For the Hungry,” but am so thankful for the ministry of Compassion International!
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January 13, 2010
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Awesome! Have u been to AFrica before? I lived there for 2 years and it will change u forever!!! Can’t wait to hear all about it
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January 13, 2010
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@Bibledude – Yeah, I’m excited! Where did you go in Kenya? Who did you go with?
@Ryan – Dude, going with you is going to make the trip that much more fun! Maybe some of your cool will rub off on me.
@Kiel – Thanks for the tip on the book. I just ordered it.
@Mo – Nope, first time! Where did you live in Africa when you were there? Were you there by yourself or with an organization?
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January 13, 2010
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i am SOOOO incredibly excited for you, brad… and a little jealous!
can’t wait to follow your journey and see how your life is changed. thank you for stepping up and being eyes so we in american can see.
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January 13, 2010
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Awesome! I live in Kenya and you will LOVE it!!! Its one of my favorite places in the world.
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January 13, 2010
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@Brandiandboys – Thanks! I’ll do my best to “bring you with me” with my posts and videos.
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January 13, 2010
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@Linds – Wow, that’s cool! I’m surprised how many readers have been to or lived in Kenya. Where are some of your favorite places in Kenya?
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January 13, 2010
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@Brad- there are tons of amazing things to see and do in Kenya (safari, coast, etc) but what really makes this place amazing is the people. That’s why I love it here. Amazing amazing people.
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January 13, 2010
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This is so awesome, Brad! The Woodkirk’s are so excited for you…mainly cause you’re you, but also because we have such a heart for Kenya. My grandparents were missionaries there, and our Compassion “brother,”Frederick,” lives there. Let us know if there is anything that we can do to support your trip other than prayer!
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January 13, 2010
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Leah – That’s awesome! I had forgotten your grandparents were missionaries there. How cool. I’ll be posting plenty of opportunities for involvement in the weeks leading up to my trip. Stay posted!
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January 13, 2010
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Oops, I mean’t to write “I’ll keep you posted”
I guess “stay posted” is kinda like a mash-up between “stay tuned” and “I’ll keep you posted.” There I go making up phrases again.
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January 13, 2010
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Yes, another congratulations from me too. I’ve been hearing a lot about trips to Kenya lately, and it’s so exciting. I’m with you on the “Please send me to Africa” prayer. May the Lord richly bless you.
-Marshall Jones Jr.
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January 13, 2010
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We are so proud and happy for you son.
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January 13, 2010
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Awesome. I’m excited for you.
–Terrace Crawford
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January 14, 2010
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@Brad…
I went to Thika (just outside of Nairobi) with a organization called Five Talents. Our team went to teach classes to locals in support of the microfinance work that they do over there. Cool stuff! I’m actually still blogging about that trip…
http://bibledude.net/africa
Hey, I’d love to interview you before and after over webcam if you don’t mind. I’d love to pick your brain and share your story…
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January 15, 2010
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This is very exciting! Looking forward to hearing about the trip
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March 2, 2010
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Brad,
I share a common interest in Africa. I have always said if I ever get the opportunity to go to Africa I probably would not come back. I too sponsor a young man in Kenya named Makau Wambua. One day I hope to meet him. I will be following your blogs and pray for you daily.
in His name,
Kim