TODAY, I AM ABLE TO INTRODUCE OUR NEW 'DAD & MUM' at Jacaranda Cottage - David and Doris Chumba. They arrived on Wednesday evening, and Esther and I were able to visit them in their new home the following morning. They both seemed to be already settled in, and we were very much impressed by their testimony and also by their attitude toward God. We hope they will go ahead to prove their Calling. It is always a big challenge to the children, to have to first of all LOSE 'parents' and then to ACCEPT new ones who are complete strangers to them.
INITIALLY Esther and I thought we would never leave being Dad and Mum in Testimony House, but with a population of more than forty, in those days, we felt as we came came closer to 60 that we would not cope well with a family ranging from 9 to 24. We were right to retire from houseparenting, but in doing so we had to accept that as time went by in each Family Home, we would need to accept NEW parents coming in to take the place of those needing to leave. It has not been easy, and on looking back we might now have remained in Testimony House till we died, without starting the other homes. A moot point really, since we have been able to absorb and help four times more children by opening up four Homes, and allowing a ring of changes to happen when the situation proved it necessary. BUT we still feel that the 'longer the better' is the MOST desirable when it comes to considering just HOW long parents should stay as Dad and Mum in their designated House. Esther and I were 28 years in ours. Joshua and Miriam were 19 years in Jacaranda. Others have managed between 3 and 8 yeas. Please pray with us for David and Doris as they adventure their heart and life together, here, for our children, and for God. David is just entering his 50s and Doris a little behind in her forties. May God Bless them so much, and defend them from all the wiles of the devil.
We have also seen an addition to our Farm. Some two or so weeks ago the first of our current TWO cows gave birth to a heifer, whose photo I include here. She is most friendly and curious, and Daryl has felt to call her name Danni, in sincere respect and love to Danni Potter, in South Australia. Danni is wife to Mike, and both have for decades been adopted with their children into the Testimony Family. They have also long had a practical interest in the success of the Dairy. So please pray for this latest little one in our family. We do thank God for her. Her mother and aunty continue to provide a good and fresh supply of daily milk for our children in the Homes, and even some to the School boarder.
On THURSDAY this week, our little daughter, Helen came with her 3.8months daughter to stay with us over Christmas. Always a joy to have them both with us, and to observe yet again how Abby is growing. THEN Today, Daryl and I were at the Eldoret Airport to once again to welcome STEVEN who has flown in just for a quick week's visit before getting once more embroiled in his rather demanding work. Always great to have him visit, even when alone. We are hoping next year he will be coming in the summer with other of his family as well to rejoice our hearts. He was here last in 2016 together with his daughter, Tonia - again just for a short visit. We enjoyed them both, and Esther and I will no doubt challenge him yet again to a game of Scrabble before he leaves.
STILL TWO WEEKS TO CHRISTMAS !! I am praying that all may have received our latest UPDATE and also Christmas Card to 'almost end the year with'. Our decorations in Green Cottage are finally up, and next week on the 16th all the other houses will also decorate for Christmas. Otherwise life will continue as usual during this next week without any other event to draw attention to the Season. THEN in the following week, all of us hope to be quickened by His Advent and Birth together. We shall share as we go along.
On THURSDAY this week, our little daughter, Helen came with her 3.8months daughter to stay with us over Christmas. Always a joy to have them both with us, and to observe yet again how Abby is growing. THEN Today, Daryl and I were at the Eldoret Airport to once again to welcome STEVEN who has flown in just for a quick week's visit before getting once more embroiled in his rather demanding work. Always great to have him visit, even when alone. We are hoping next year he will be coming in the summer with other of his family as well to rejoice our hearts. He was here last in 2016 together with his daughter, Tonia - again just for a short visit. We enjoyed them both, and Esther and I will no doubt challenge him yet again to a game of Scrabble before he leaves.STILL TWO WEEKS TO CHRISTMAS !! I am praying that all may have received our latest UPDATE and also Christmas Card to 'almost end the year with'. Our decorations in Green Cottage are finally up, and next week on the 16th all the other houses will also decorate for Christmas. Otherwise life will continue as usual during this next week without any other event to draw attention to the Season. THEN in the following week, all of us hope to be quickened by His Advent and Birth together. We shall share as we go along.
Our combined Love and Prayers come to you daily as we meet together, and we believe that God, our Father in Heaven, in the Name of His Son Jesus, will continue to empower you to make this Christmas one to be especially remembered.
Sincerely in His Mercy and Grace
John, Esther, and Daryl Green
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