New Life.

Before our group headed out to Turkana, we made a stop at an orphanage in Nairobi called New Life Home. This home takes in babies under the ageof three months, most of which are HIV positive and malnourished. At first thought, it seemed as if we would leave this place with heavy hearts. However, what a blessing it turned out to be to see first hand the success of this home and the love and care these children receive! Nearly 90% of the babies that were once HIV positive turn out to be HIV negative through early treatment, nourishment, love, and prayers. Also, 75% of the children are adopted into loving homes. It was truly amazing to see God restore the lives of these little children. Here is the experience through Kate's eyes:

"Going to the orphanage in Nairobi was an encouraging experience to have seen before heading into the rough, starving world of Turkana. All the children we saw began their lives with a rough beginning but had been given the chance at a new life. God is doing wonders through that place. It was made to be more than just a house to grow up in, but a real home where the children are loved and taken care of. The babies we saw were smiling, playing, and had the rosie cheeks of health.

When you get into Turkana, your heart just breaks at the sight of the children. They are sick, underfed, and always covered in flies. So to look back at the orphanage visit, it was encouraging to remember that not all children have to suffer like that, and that there is a place for them to be safe and cared for."

It's so comforting to know that our almighty God can bring everyone of us out from such a dark place with a bleak future....just like He is doing in the lives of these children in Kenya.
For more information on this orphanage you can go to http://www.newlifehometrust.org/