It is estimated there are “7000 children in schools for the deaf throughout Kenya, but statistics show that approximately 3000 of those children have only a severe hearing loss. This means that they are not ‘deaf”, but could be fitted with a hearing aid.” Michael and I will be trained to test children for hearing problems to determine which children would benefit from hearing aids. We anticipate this to be one of the highlights of our trip as we imagine the joy and amazement those children will experience as they hear properly for the first time in their lives. We covet your prayers for proper training, for the opportunities to use it, and for the many children we will encounter.
What a pratical way to serve these children. You and Michael will be great at this. I wonder how God is going to use the trial Michael has been through with his foot surgeries to encourage him on this trip! I think he will really be able to relate to these kids in ways he may not have been able to had he not gone through his own trial. Looking forward to God raising up this young man to more and more in the lives of those he comes in contact with everday. Encouraged by the example you and Cory are as parents. We are praying for you both! Love you, Sista...
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