Finish Strong

Mudding Hands

“Finish Strong”  has been a mantra in our family since the days of competitive swimming, soccer, lacrosse, tennis, etc.  The idea seems appropriate as we approach the end of our time this year at Tenwek.  We still have another orphanage to visit, cows to bless and patients to see.  What can we say about this short time we have spent here?

First, it has been a bigger experience…more patients seen, more friendships rekindled, more prayers, more support, more educational  challenges, more graduates, more new interns and more vision for Tenwek and its mission here in Kenya.

Second, I have been blessed to see the world through new and younger eyes.  These eyes include at least two younger generations,  They have shown me again the transformative power of this time at Tenwek.  The youngest have already had an impact in their school and with their friends. 

Third, the realization, (again), that whether in North Carolina or Kenya that God is at work building his Kingdom and he is not finished!

Thanks for sharing this experience with us,

Marvin 

But God’s not finished. He’s waiting around to be gracious to you. 

He’s gathering strength to show mercy to you. 

God takes the time to do everything right—everything. 

Those who wait around for him are the lucky ones.  

Isaiah 30:18 (MSG)