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KALOKOL
We began on Monday gathering supplies (23 bags of 100 lbs cement), sand, ballast, rock, and lots and lots of water. Yesterday was the big push. I was surprised at the number of folks who showed up to help. Wednesday, we prepared the floor. Thursday (yesterday), we mixed by hand all of the concrete and plaster and installed a beautiful cement floor in our church! Today, we spent half a day pouring a cement lip (I do not know what to call it) around the exterior of the church...along the base, extending about a foot and a half. It looks nice.<br /><br />While I was in Kalokol working with cement, I hired some men to come to my house to try and finish installing the 5000 liter water tank. They have drained what little water I had in the small tank in the attic. I have been without water in the house for 4 days. And I have been sweating my tail off in Kalokol. This makes for quite a smelly missionary! In Turkana, folks would say that I am really alive! <br /><br />I have been assured they will finish the work on the tank tomorrow...but that may mean next week. When an African tells you...labda kesho (maybe tomorrow)...it is never good!<br /><br />Also, I have had a bit of excitement around here. I came home yesterday evening, hot, smelly, and tired. All I wanted to do was get home, find some water to get some of the days work off me, eat, and rest. BUT that did not happen. As soon as I turned down the small dust road that leads to my house...I saw lots and lots of smoke and flames. My heart sank and I feared the worst! But it was not my house on fire...but my neighbors! I am not sure what happened...their are conflicting stories. But a fire broke out on the outside of the house that faces mine. They had their windows covered with makuti (palm grass) to help shield the sun. Those caught fire, then the timbers in the roof, then the trees and bushes around the house. It was just happening when I came home. People were screaming and running to the fire. I have several barrels full of water that I use when the water has been cut off from town. (There is not enough water for eveyone to have it everyday...so they ration it. On good weeks, I get a small flow of water to my house once a week. On bad weeks, nothing! This has been a bad 2 weeks!) No one else seemed to have water. So I opened my barrels and everyone brought anything that would hold water. A old fashion bucket brigade quickly formed and thankfully, the fire was extinguished. I depleted all my water...but the house was saved! <br /><br />Then God fulfilled His promise. If we give, men will give unto us....until our barrels are running over! Late last night, a strong flow of water came and stayed all night. We were able to refill everything...and I was able to bathe!<br /><br />I have a busy weekend, preaching and teaching in Nangolipus. Monday, we kick off another school year in LBBI with the start of the newest class of students. So I will be in a classroom all next week. The following week, a group of 20 senior students and teachers from the American school in Nairobi will be here to help with some of the work closing in the building at Nakechichok. Then, I will travel back to Nairobi with them and should reach in time to collect Chuck and Terry Fernandez from the airport. They fly in on the 28th. <br /><br />Please pray for strength and wisdom for me. There is so much work ahead of me...Nayaweza mambo yote katika Christo anitiaye nguvu. (Philippians 4:13)<br /><br />Much love,<br />Ekiru<br /><br />
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Posted on 09 Jan 2009 by Eddie

by gpennell @ 12 Jan 2009 11:12 am
Another powerful reading, E!! You should write a book!! <br />Love you brother, <br />G
by Eddie @ 12 Jan 2009 04:38 pm
george, <br /> <br />i have been told that before about a book. when i am old and things have slowed down a bit, i may. <br /> <br />if i die before that happens, you will have to use these journal posts and do it for me! ha,ha! <br /> <br />thanks for logging on and posting, my brother. <br /> <br />eddie
by kenya2007 @ 14 Jan 2009 04:18 am
Hey Brother, <br />I agree, book would be great. We just got back from Mexico on Saturday night. We took a bus down to Hugo and poured some concrete for a new church for them. Had a wonderful time and it was great to see the work going on in San Fernando. He is looking forward to coming to Turkana in a few weeks. Anyway it was good to get back and see your posts. Keep up the good work my friend. <br /> <br />Chat
by Eddie @ 15 Jan 2009 04:25 am
chat, <br />i see where i rate in your book! a trip to mexico to see the famous doctor hugu...ha,ha,ha! <br /> <br />glad you had a great trip...sounds like it was busy though. i too am looking forward to mac-med coming in february. a lot will be done before they come, while they are here, and the weeks following their visit. it was been one of the busiest times in my ministry! i am lovin&#039; it!! <br /> <br />gotta run to teach the preachers in lbbi. <br /> <br />eddie
by Igrica @ 30 Nov 2015 08:19 am
I had the experience to visit a World Vision vialgle in Gulu, Uganda in October. It was life-changing to meet my sponsored child, see where he lives, and the joy he and his family had with so little. It was humbling to say the least. It also showed me how valuable small things are to these children and families. The basics you describe- food, water, school. That's really all they want. A chance at a dignified life. Thank you for reminding me that the WV gift catalog is the perfect way to give a gift that will make an eternal difference. It is the birthday of our Savior that we celebrate. And of course scripture says when we give a gift to the least of these we give it to Jesus. So- let's give some good and generous gifts in His name! Thank you for this post!
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KALOKOL
We began on Monday gathering supplies (23 bags of 100 lbs cement), sand, ballast, rock, and lots and lots of water. Yesterday was the big push. I was surprised at the number of folks who showed up to help. Wednesday, we prepared the floor. Thursday (yesterday), we mixed by hand all of the concrete and plaster and installed a beautiful cement floor in our church! Today, we spent half a day pouring a cement lip (I do not know what to call it) around the exterior of the church...along the base, extending about a foot and a half. It looks nice.<br /><br />While I was in Kalokol working with cement, I hired some men to come to my house to try and finish installing the 5000 liter water tank. They have drained what little water I had in the small tank in the attic. I have been without water in the house for 4 days. And I have been sweating my tail off in Kalokol. This makes for quite a smelly missionary! In Turkana, folks would say that I am really alive! <br /><br />I have been assured they will finish the work on the tank tomorrow...but that may mean next week. When an African tells you...labda kesho (maybe tomorrow)...it is never good!<br /><br />Also, I have had a bit of excitement around here. I came home yesterday evening, hot, smelly, and tired. All I wanted to do was get home, find some water to get some of the days work off me, eat, and rest. BUT that did not happen. As soon as I turned down the small dust road that leads to my house...I saw lots and lots of smoke and flames. My heart sank and I feared the worst! But it was not my house on fire...but my neighbors! I am not sure what happened...their are conflicting stories. But a fire broke out on the outside of the house that faces mine. They had their windows covered with makuti (palm grass) to help shield the sun. Those caught fire, then the timbers in the roof, then the trees and bushes around the house. It was just happening when I came home. People were screaming and running to the fire. I have several barrels full of water that I use when the water has been cut off from town. (There is not enough water for eveyone to have it everyday...so they ration it. On good weeks, I get a small flow of water to my house once a week. On bad weeks, nothing! This has been a bad 2 weeks!) No one else seemed to have water. So I opened my barrels and everyone brought anything that would hold water. A old fashion bucket brigade quickly formed and thankfully, the fire was extinguished. I depleted all my water...but the house was saved! <br /><br />Then God fulfilled His promise. If we give, men will give unto us....until our barrels are running over! Late last night, a strong flow of water came and stayed all night. We were able to refill everything...and I was able to bathe!<br /><br />I have a busy weekend, preaching and teaching in Nangolipus. Monday, we kick off another school year in LBBI with the start of the newest class of students. So I will be in a classroom all next week. The following week, a group of 20 senior students and teachers from the American school in Nairobi will be here to help with some of the work closing in the building at Nakechichok. Then, I will travel back to Nairobi with them and should reach in time to collect Chuck and Terry Fernandez from the airport. They fly in on the 28th. <br /><br />Please pray for strength and wisdom for me. There is so much work ahead of me...Nayaweza mambo yote katika Christo anitiaye nguvu. (Philippians 4:13)<br /><br />Much love,<br />Ekiru<br /><br />
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Posted on 09 Jan 2009 by Eddie

by gpennell @ 12 Jan 2009 11:12 am
Another powerful reading, E!! You should write a book!! <br />Love you brother, <br />G
by Eddie @ 12 Jan 2009 04:38 pm
george, <br /> <br />i have been told that before about a book. when i am old and things have slowed down a bit, i may. <br /> <br />if i die before that happens, you will have to use these journal posts and do it for me! ha,ha! <br /> <br />thanks for logging on and posting, my brother. <br /> <br />eddie
by kenya2007 @ 14 Jan 2009 04:18 am
Hey Brother, <br />I agree, book would be great. We just got back from Mexico on Saturday night. We took a bus down to Hugo and poured some concrete for a new church for them. Had a wonderful time and it was great to see the work going on in San Fernando. He is looking forward to coming to Turkana in a few weeks. Anyway it was good to get back and see your posts. Keep up the good work my friend. <br /> <br />Chat
by Eddie @ 15 Jan 2009 04:25 am
chat, <br />i see where i rate in your book! a trip to mexico to see the famous doctor hugu...ha,ha,ha! <br /> <br />glad you had a great trip...sounds like it was busy though. i too am looking forward to mac-med coming in february. a lot will be done before they come, while they are here, and the weeks following their visit. it was been one of the busiest times in my ministry! i am lovin&#039; it!! <br /> <br />gotta run to teach the preachers in lbbi. <br /> <br />eddie
by Igrica @ 30 Nov 2015 08:19 am
I had the experience to visit a World Vision vialgle in Gulu, Uganda in October. It was life-changing to meet my sponsored child, see where he lives, and the joy he and his family had with so little. It was humbling to say the least. It also showed me how valuable small things are to these children and families. The basics you describe- food, water, school. That's really all they want. A chance at a dignified life. Thank you for reminding me that the WV gift catalog is the perfect way to give a gift that will make an eternal difference. It is the birthday of our Savior that we celebrate. And of course scripture says when we give a gift to the least of these we give it to Jesus. So- let's give some good and generous gifts in His name! Thank you for this post!
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