Tiptoeing in Timau

It reminded me of that scene on Wizard of Oz when the house first lands in Oz and Dorothy tiptoes out of her house. First she hears the laughter of the munchkins followed by their little heads popping out around her. When we arrived at the HALO home in Timau, Kenya the boys were scattered about and one by one they would peek out, slowly come to greet us, shyly smiling and giggling.This is the good stuff. Its why we work so hard.


 Timau has limited electricity, no running water, and an outdoor kitchen that consists of a fire and a few pots. Staying there is much like camping with a huge family.

The boys at this home are extremely close, sharing similar trials and grief. In all my time staying there I have never seen a fight between them. When it is time to eat, they serve one another. When someone drops something, someone else picks it up. The big boys look out for the little ones. Its absolutely beautiful. I asked Benson, one of the Mentors at the home how it is that the boys have become this way. He said "Because they are brothers. They love each other. They care for each other. They only have each other. They are brothers."


I cannot wait to share the stories of success from this home when I return. They are growing up so quickly, many going to vocational school now... going to be contributing members of their communities. I am so proud of them and so grateful for everyone who makes this happen.