May 2, 2008

Africa 2008 continued

Larry serving the meal he helped cook for the children.
This is the meal from Kids Against Hunger.
This little girl is enjoying her new meal!! Yummy!!!
The team, John Warden, Gary Angstat, pastor and Larry.
The Kids Against Hunger food package!!!
I decided to continue this post on Larry's trip to Africa this past January. Although we love see the photos of the faces and places he visited, the purpose of the trip was to determine how to feed these little children a healthier meal so that they would have better chance in life. They currently eat a meal that consists of a corn mush and one cup of water that may or may not be clean!! There are no bodies of water nearby and water is carried in jugs, often for a couple of miles from it's source. The team went to see if they could provide a prepackaged meal that was high in nutrition thru Kids Against Hunger. This organization is located in Mo. and provides food both locally and abroad. The mixture was prepared over an open fire and served to the children while they were there and much enjoyed!! It consists of rice, soy protein, dried vegies and some dried seasonings along with vitamins. Yummy!!! We would also like to have wells put in at each of these carepoints. Many churchs have committed to supplying these needs. PTL..Larry and I have decided that we are ready to begin a new journey that would help provide food, water and other necessities to children around the world. The ministry called The Coalition of Care will focus on adoption, foster care, humanitarian aid and orphan care. We are still in the beginning steps so please pray for us as we trust God to lead us down this path.
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1 comment:

Arielle said...

I do so LOVE all the photos on your blog. The one with Larry feeding the kids is priceless. It is so HIM! :0)

It is evident that family is dear to you Wendy! Both the family that is immediate and the family all over the world that the Lord has given you to love.

You are a strong yet tender woman. A true Steel Magnolia!