Welcome to the Kenya Pilgrimage Fall 2011 Blog

Welcome to the Fall 2011 Kenya blog. The Kenya team from First Pres Norfolk will be at Nazareth Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, October 22-November 5. They will be preceded by Kate and Rudy Miller, our Kenyan missionaries, who will be on the ground in Kenya paving the way for the team earlier in October.

Whether working in and around the hospital and Holy Family Clinic, doing home visits to HIV/AIDS patients, visiting the Joy Home Children's Orphanage, or walking the beautiful tea fields down the lane, the story of their journey will unfold here. You are invited to step into their story through these daily blogs.

May God's blessings be upon these 12 pilgrims in their mission work in Kenya and upon all the children of God they encounter while there:

Valena Hoy, Sally I'Anson, Cheryll Johnston, Don Johnston, Dan Magee, Kate Miller, Rudy Miller, Betty O'Garr, Jeanne Perin, Bill Robinett, Iva Robinett, and Jim Wood.

Friday, November 4, 2011

Dancing at Joy by Valena Hoy


I’ve always thought of Joy as an emotion that is experienced, but here in Kenya, it is a place you can actually encounter.  Last night I had an overnight at the Joy Home where 20 precious children with tragic histories have a bright future.

After helping cook dinner with the Mama’s for a bit, I ventured into the dining room where upbeat Christian music was playing and the children were dancing…and smiling…and laughing.  I had literally walked into a place…a location of Joy.

Victor, one of our young boys, bounced right in front of me and grabbed my hand…and we danced…and smiled….and laughed…in this place of Joy.

“The Joy of the Lord is our strength.” Nehemiah 8:10


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4 comments:

  1. David BrandtNovember 4, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Hearing storie like this enriches my day beyond words!

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  2. Diane LiedmanNovember 5, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    V - Thanks for sharing...I love it that the children are dancing to Christian music!

    D -

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  3. Becky Lyle PinkardNovember 5, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Victor danced with an angel! And so did you! Love this story!!

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  4. Paige RoseNovember 5, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Thanks for sharing the joy by sharing this story! So glad these precious children can now enjoy the "joys" of life. Safe travels home to all - Godspeed!

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