“We prayed for you at house group last night that all would go smoothly, so glad you’re

happy” Text from UK this morning.

We are so conscious of everyone’s prayers and God’s goodness.

We thank everyone for their good wishes as we left the UK on 17th January. We really enjoyed seeing everyone at our farewell

party and commissioning meeting.

Child2Child NewsMatt and Michelle’s

February Report

wrong certificate with her! Rearrange time to get proper one!Wednesday: Go to lawyer’s office to sign for a house to rent. Getting keys tomorrow! Comparing prices for home goods in different shops. Send money to another boy who is sick to cover his treatment in hospital in Nairobi.

And next week is looking very similar, including moving into our new home.

We are settling in to life here, as you can see. If you would like to support us, or the boys we are working with then please contact us for details of how you can do that.

We thank God our safe arrival in Nakuru.Please pray:For our travelling to and fro to Nairobi.As we start our immigration process on Friday 10th FridayAs we visit another school in NyeriAs we have most of the boys for half term at the end of February.

To contact usIf you want to contact us, please use the below details. If you write a letter, please use an aerogramme or just leave the envelope tucked in:P O Box 18112-20100, Nakuru, Kenya. Email is child2child@gmail.comMobile is +254702264298

Thankful!We are so grateful to everyone for their prayers for our journey to Kenya. We had a very easy check in, flight and subsequent journey through customs. Our friend Joseph, who had been arrested for a false charge managed to post bail the day before we arrived and was able to meet us at the airport and take us through to Nakuru. The following day we started looking at vehicles and houses, with many thanks to our friends here.

James Yeadon in Leeds asked us what we would be doing when the boys were in school. So we thought we’d put our second week here down for you!

Tuesday 24th January: A call to say that Sammy was sick and needed treatment. Told him to come home the following day from Nyeri.Wednesday: Went to Nairobi to buy car. After several hours of looking in showrooms, we bought a 2004 Toyota Succeed, metallic black. Nakuru to Nairobi is a 2 ½ hour trip. Thursday: Back to Nakuru and then take Sammy to hospital. After the doctor fin-ished an opera-tion, he came to see Sammy and then after a blood test and an ECG it was discovered that he had a mild heart condition.

So a jab later and armed with medicine, we left the hospital. Total cost 8500/- Kenya Shillings. (About £68.00) Then around to the opticians. Eye test and a pair of photo chromatic glasses for reading, cost 3400/- (£27.00)Friday: Back to Nairobi for a parents meeting at Aquinas Secondary School. We have three boys there. It was to get parents to support their boys during their final year. Then back to Nakuru.Saturday: Collect glasses for Sammy and take Ephan-tus for his glasses. Then visit several carpenters’ shops to find furniture that we need. Sunday: Go to Life Changing Ministries and enjoy service.Monday: Back to carpenters to order four piece suite, 2 dining tables and chairs, beds and coffee table and stools. Visit Lanet Lighthouse Academy and discover that we should have been there the Saturday before. James’ birth certificate should be in school by next Saturday, so called the Mother to arrange to get it.Tuesday: Get Ephan-tus’ glasses and then send him back to school. Meet James’ Mum only to discover she brought the