Comforts of Home

Home is an interesting concept.  This is our house but that doesn't guarantee a home.  So much more must occur then just shelter from the elements to make a house truly home.  Living in a country not your own sometimes adds challenges.  Regular power outages, water shortage, the smell of burning garbage floating stealthy through the air penetrating every room of the house are some consistent challenges we face in and around our home.  Not always enjoyable but they also can't keep us from being at home.  Among many things Rachel has done in the house to make it our home, our attempt to create an outside environment that inspires imagination and fun has benefited our children and all who regularly come and visit our home.

These are our swings.  Everybody loves to swing.  The attempt to make a horse swing out of an old tire  turned into more of a bull, but the kids like it all the same.

Our sand box made from an old tractor tire is certainly Samuel's favorite place.  When he plays in it after it rains we have our hands full cleaning him up but rain or shine that's where he wants to be.

Rachel hosts play day every other week for various families and our large Tumaini family next door are always welcome to share in the fun.

Utilizing old parts from our recently refurbished van (not pictured) we built a car allowing the kids to drive anywhere their imaginations would take them. "Safari Salama"  

This is the worship platform.  Make a joyful noise to the Lord!!  It's great to hear these little ones sing songs to God as they bang on the bucket drum set.

Our airplane is the newest addition.  It's a bit dangerous but sometimes a little danger is require for fun.