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IDP (Part 2)

Vickie fell in love with this little boy who was just clinging on her the whole time. Vickie's experience in the church nursery became very helpful as she plays with the children.

The women at the camp cooking for their families in this makeshift "kitchen"
This man shared with Tony that in this little tent are all of his belongings that he managed to salvage before the attackers came to burn and pillage. As you can tell, he really didn't have much, some clothes and simple kitchenware. He would be considered one of the fortunates ones. Many fled with just clothes on their back and some not even that.
There are over half a million IDPs in the country. The resettling of the IDPs will take time and resources. Please remember to pray for them as they work towards rebuidling their lives and that somehow in this process they find the one True God who will never leave them or forsake them.
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The White House said…
I really wish I were there helping! It breaks my heart to see Kenya so torn. I'm glad you all are well with the exceptin of the power problems.
March 20, 2008 at 4:17 AM
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