Comments on: Coming Home

By: Laura Carney

Laura Carney — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:47:34 +0000

Your trip has changed us. God has used the images and your words to reaffirm to us that the way we live our lives needs to look different than the mainstream American norm. Less excess. More words and actions in sync. We are thankful for the very powerful reminder of what is truly, truly important.

By: Shannon Smith

Shannon Smith — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:29:08 +0000

This is me…

I honestly thought I had a heart for the poor and broken of this world when I left. If you would have asked me I may have told you, I’m no Mother Theresa but I’ve read the books and I understand the effects of poverty around the world.

I am working to bring clean drinking water to people that don’t have, but I’ve never been there. I’ve never seen it firsthand. I think that I understand, but reading your blog reiterates the fact that I don’t and I probably can’t until I witness it with my own eyes.

Thanks for posting during your trip.

By: Mo

Mo — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:16:49 +0000

Africa changes you forever….thats for sure!!!

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:22:47 +0000

What will stay with me are the images of the children smiling, when, at first glance, there appeared to be little to smile about. Eliud’s story, and his message to his sponsor, broke my heart….but in a good way.

I’m still processing all of this. I know that must sound strange since I wasn’t ‘there’ in Kenya, but it’s true. I’m feeling the same feelings that I felt just after returning to home from Bolivia (Compassion Advocates tour 2008). Everything else seems much less important. My sponsored children have taken on an even greater importance in my life.

THANK YOU! God is SO good!

By: bondChristian

bondChristian — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:30:29 +0000

I’m not sure which picture in particular. I know following along here has definitely changed my focus and made me aware of some assumptions I’ve had.

I’m still working through all this, really. It’s been a thought-provoking journey for me. I’m still working on a post about it.

-Marshall Jones Jr.

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In the Shoes of a camp counselor after Camp Kenya. « Jonesbones5 — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:59:13 +0000

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By: brandiandboys

brandiandboys — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:42:58 +0000

loved following your journey brad… and truly believe the “journey” for you isn’t over! it’s exciting stuff!

By: JD

JD — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:01:19 +0000

Witnessing this trip, even from all the way over here in Canada, fueled my passion for Compassion, and encouraged me to press on, press forward, and make changes.

There are so many stories and images I will never forget, but Eliud’s story, his faith displayed on his home’s wall… his words being shared all over the world… I will never forget. Garbage making up the streets of Mathare, I will never forget. The need for change, I will never forget.

It’s not enough to see, it needs to be followed by action. May we all go forward in action for these children.

By: Becky

Becky — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:24:12 +0000

Whenever I read the stories from your trip my tears wont stop flowing. All the bloggers did a great job sharing what you were experiencing. Thank you again for sharing your experience!