10, 9, 8.....

SO time is approaching and prayers are getting stronger, pressure is building and for me my mind is at ease and it is because I know how much God's hand is on this trip. The countdown is approaching with excitement like the beginning of a new year and in thinking this trip is like the countdown of a new year its like Dec. 31th and the clock is at 11:59 pm and there is 10 seconds left and the clock shows 10....9.......people in New York's time square are screaming....8...7....6....people in Paris at the Eiffel tower in anticipation .......5...4...3....2...1 and everyone around the world is excited because a new year has come and what does that mean THAT CHANGE HAS COME!! And thats how i feel about this trip that when we touch down on the grounds of Kenya that change has come for the orphans, the ones on the streets of the slums, the girls putting their lives back together from human trafficking but more important change has come for us who have come to bring change because as we become that light that shines for them they will definitely be the light that shines before us so that we may see their good works and glorify our father which is in heaven (Matthew 5:16). I once heard it said that you should make more of an impact on your environment then your environment has on you but in this case i know that is impossible and thats why I'm excited. So i pray my heart is pure, so that i may see God in this trip (Matthew 5:8). I know we are making final plans for the departure and my prayer is that as long as we trust and as long as we commit to the lord in whatever we do our plans will succeed (Proverbs 16:3) and he shall direct our way (Proverbs 3:5-6). So i want to thank everyone for their prayers and has we go to Kenya as a team of 4 physically we go to Kenya as a team of hundreds spiritually.

The Team!

WOW...Counting Down!!!

I rec'd my shots on Tuesday...now I know what it's like to be a real live pin cushion!
Our team is waiting for the Embassy to return our passports w/our visas added...should
be any day now. On Friday, I received my special Orb Elements water bottle which will
filter up to 200 gal. until the filter needs to be changed. A few weeks ago Cassandra
and Grace went to a Green Event in S.F. and found out all about these bottles. The Military and other huge organizations have been using them for a while now. I'm very
excited to know that I will have access to clean water where ever I go on this trip.

Thanks again to all of you who supported us through all of our fundraising events.
The Luau, the Yard sale, both Homemade Bake sales, the Walk-a-thon, eating on Sundays
at Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant where they agreed to donate 10% of all receipts for
5 weeks. And also many thanks in advance for lifting up our team in prayer from now
until we return on May 31st.

As I prepare for this trip, I've been asking God to prepare my heart and mind. He has
strongly impressed upon me to tell them that no matter what they have experienced or have been through that through Him there can be restoration. So many of these kids
have survived horrible situations and they need to know that they can be set free from
the chains of the past, learn that they do have value and just how much God loves them and that a new start walking in hope and freedom is possible!!! It is biblical for older women to mentor the young women and I am ready...use me Lord,your humble servant.

Until next time,
Leilani

17 days!!

17 days left!! That's my lucky number :) The anticipation is killing me. Luckily today in church we talked about finances, it reminded me today to get sit down and look at that so I'm 100% ready for take off... What am I expecting to get out of this trip is something i get asked ALOT! and too be honest I'm not expecting anything just hope to come back with a better understanding with what it is in life I'm supposed to be doing. I still can't believe I'm leaving the country for so long with no family, a lil overwhelming but I'm ready. I got my shots, we sent out to Washington DC for our Visa's a few weeks ago, once I get that back in the mail then it will be really really really real. I can't wait.
Pray request: finances... I'm struggling with just how to re-budget since I recently quit my job, I'm realizing I can't live the life I'm used to with my new low income. ALSO my little cousin Mariah has been heavy in my heart, so for whatever reasons it may be please keep her in prayer.

Baking for Good!!!!!!!

We are on the front page! The Kenya Team is on the front page of Baking for Good. :) We are under community......go to http://bakingforgood.com/causes

Each order placed in support of the team a percentage is given. This is so good. You all can get yummy goodies and support us at the same time. All the treats on the site are so tasty. They also make a great gifts. Mother's Day is coming... I am just saying :)

Please check it out and help us fund our in-country costs. I hear you have to eat and sleep in Kenya. Thanks and let us all know what you get.

Kenya Team

Items Needed for Kenya

Days are flying by......the list of things we have done is getting smaller but the list of things we need for Kenya is growing.

The team will be working with a few organizations on the ground and one has just sent the list of needed things. We are going to be a blessing but the list is growing and we need your prayers and help!

Here is the list of things requested by those in Kenya. Each item is needed and meets a need, even if looks small. If you would like to help meet a need please let us know! Asante sana (thank you very much)!

Needed Things:
-55 toothbrushes and tooth paste
-55 bras (for girls in a wide verity of ages and sizes)
-$70 for school tuition (a girl is going to catering school!)
-Meds for little ones (Tylenol, tummy stuff, teething stuff)
-Boys clothing (all sizes)
-Pretty Smelling lotions (the older girls will be so happy!)
-55 slips (all sizes)
-Boy's and Girl's Socks (all sizes)

Please email me if you would like to help meet a need! Anything will help and be a blessing. kufuatamungu@yahoo.com

Working for Change in Kenya,
Kenya 2010 Team

A Month to Go...prayer needs

The team is working heard. We had a meeting last night about our visas and so on. Things are coming together and they are in the last month of pushing of raising the last in country cost for the trip.

The team can use your prayers! We need to raise $4,800 for all of our in country costs. God's hands have been all over this team and the prep for our tickets....there is no doubt that He has a way for us. Each team member is working hard and God is working through them. Please pray for our last months fund-raising and prep work. :) One month to go baby!

Prayer Needs:
-raising in country costs ($4,800)
-Visa apps to go in smooth and they are sent back in plenty of time
-The people we are working with on the ground (one family is in the US now and heading back to Kenya soon.)
-God preps the hearts of the team members for what is to coming
-Good health as the team gets their meds and shots

Thanks for lifting us up in prayer. We are so excited for this last month to go!!!!!