Dear All,
Latest news from Riziki. On May 25th, Liz wrote:
We have just had all the children back home for a short half term holiday and they have now returned to school. Most left today. Kibet got in an accident with a bike, needed stitches, so he leaves on Friday or Monday after stitches are removed.
Susan (10) and Grace (4) are well settled now, “Little Grace is breathing life into Riziki with her excitement of being there. She is so happy about everything. You should hear her tell people how she has her own bed. She got a school bag yesterday; you have never seen such excitement in your lifeˮ. Susan is still a bit shy.
Twin boys have arrived. Dennis and Derek are about eight years old. The children’s department ask us to look after these children but offer no financial assistance to do so – nothing towards food etc, health care nor education!
The long-awaited rains have continued, not as heavily as usual but crops are now thriving and the dam is almost filled. We pray that rain will last and crops continue to thrive.
We are delighted that Collins (mentioned in May’s newsletter) has started the short pastry chef course, thanks to the necessary funding being provided. He is truly grateful for the support he has received.
Last Tuesday, May 31st, Philippa was able to make her parachute jump. If you would like to support her fund-raising feat for Riziki the appropriate web site is https://www.stewardship.org.uk/pages/Pippaskydiveforriziki, or gifts can be sent via The Aenon Trust as below.
We are hoping to have an update on Julius' health soon. We will let you know how he is as soon as possible.
We are holding our ̔ annual ̓ open day (after a two-year break) on Saturday, 9th July, 10am to 12 noon and 1:30pm to 4pm, at our home, as below, with donations for needy children in Kenya invited. Everyone is welcome. Free tickets are available.
Many blessings,
Ian & Diana.