HOME SWEET (NEW) HOME

When Machaa and Grace married in 2016, they settled in Mai Mahu, a town in the valley below Kijabe. They became active members of a local church, and when their daughters were born, they enjoyed the warmth of the valley and the community. However, the commute up from the valley was challenging due to a rugged, rutted track that could hardly be called a road. During recent rains and flooding, this road became impassable, turning the commute into a strenuous hike.

In late 2021, the international board began considering whether moving Machaa’s family closer to our Green Pastures facility would benefit both the ministry and his family. We conducted research and drafted plans for a small home on Green Pastures land. Although we believed the move could be beneficial, the high costs and a lack of peace about proceeding held us back.

During our visit in June this year, we learned that Machaa had discovered a house very close to Green Pastures that might soon be available for rent. We immediately recognized this as an opportunity, and so did Machaa. They began to pray and prepare, trusting God to work things out.

A few weeks ago, we received word that the deal had been finalized and the move was planned. Last week, we received pictures of the house and the family settling into their new home.

The house is conveniently located on the main road to Kijabe, with a steady stream of Matatus making travel to and from Kijabe, and even Nairobi, easy. It also sits at the top of the road leading down to Green Pastures. Machaa’s daughters, Janelle and Elsa, now spend a lot of time at Green Pastures with the kids and staff, and they’re absolutely loving it!

Once again, we identified a need and made plans, but then God provided an even better solution!