You guys, the power went out at our hotel for a bit last night, and after getting back late, I just wasn’t able to post.
I will be sure to update you more about our last official day in the village, but I wanted to at least share some of my favorite photos from the day.
It was a long, busy, and awesome day… but we were exhausted at the end of it.
You’re also probably wondering what the title of this post means. Well, those are the different ways the kids pronounce and spell my name. For some reason, Molly is impossible for them to pronounce and spell.
Anyway.
Yesterday started off on a bit of a low note. Our Kenyan leader Muchai told us that during the night, thieves had broken into the primary school, stolen some books, and had beaten the night watchman David very badly. David is in the hospital now and we are praying very hard for him. Muchai and the Kiria Leadership Council believe that the thieves were actually after the chain link that the villagers are using to erect the fence around the school. Chain link material is very expensive in Kenya and they believe that was their motives. However, after being unable to locate the chain link, they tied and beat up the watchman and stole books.
We are praying for the thieves – and that the police will catch them and that justice will be served. We are also praying for David and that he is able to fully recover from his injuries.
It was kind of a big shock to everyone.
After talking with Muchai we headed to the village for our last day. It was so much fun and honestly our best day in the village. We had a great time with the kids and the women. We played and we painted the women’s nails – it was just such an amazing day.
Also, yesterday was my amazing husband’s birthday. We celebrated with cake at the lodge and the Kenyans even sang him happy birthday. 
We are actually heading out this morning to see nearby Lake Naivasha and then heading Lake Nakuru for a safari. I will definitely post more updates later – I’m still gathering my thoughts and I’m struggling with some mixed emotions and mixed feelings.
I just want to thank all of you again for all of your prayers and encouragement of me and my team while we are here. It means more than I think many of you will ever understand.
More later.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11
Your photos of the children make me miss Africa (Uganda) the most. I was there in 2004 for a mission trip, and I have basically thought of it every single day since. It is hard to put into words that kind of feeling.
Anyway, I totally understand the name thing: I spent 2 weeks being called Stephen or Stiffin or Stiffney … totally worth it though. 
oh thank you so much for your comment, tiffany! i know you know how it feels – it’s hard to explain to someone who hasn’t been there. it’s TOTALLY worth it!
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So sorry to hear about the night watchman, but I am so proud of all the work you and the church team have done. It’s simply amazing and I am sure that it means A lo to all the women, men, children, and families.
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I’m amazed that you’ve kept up with blogging while on your trip! Sad to hear about the watchman… Hope you have a good rest of the trip and safe travels back!
~Jessica
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thanks, jessica!! it was a good way for me to decompress at the end of every day… and document the trip!
Sending you an endless amount of prayers!
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I don’t even know how I ended up on your blog, but i got pulled in reading about your adventures in Kenya. I hope to one day be able to go and spend some time. We often take for granted what we have. Come over and check me out whenever you get a chance. I am now your newest follower. http://theserenasaga.blogspot.com
xx
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serena thank you so much <3 you have no idea how much that means!
Really enjoying your updates Molly. Hoping for a quick recovery for the watchman and that the thieves are caught. Wishing you safety on the rest of your trip.
xo
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Praying for David healing and for your team. I pray that the team enjoys the safari and takes in the beautiful that is surrounding you. I know it is hard to transition between life in the village and life at the safari. I pray for those you come in contact with, although it is hard not to have hard feelings towards those “vacationing” I hope that the team can be a testiment to God’s enduring love. Let God surround you and comfort you with his love.
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That’s horrible what happened to David, hopefully he can make a quick recovery. It seems you are having an amazing time. I love seeing all the pictures!
xo, Yi-chia
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thank you so much, yi-chia.
What a horrific thing to happen, my thoughts are with you and everyone. I hope you’re able to enjoy the rest of your trip!
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that is horrible! i hope he is ok and that the horrible people who did it are caught! on a brighter note, happy birthday to your hubby and i am loving all of your pictures! what a great trip!
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no word yet on them catching the thieves – but david is doing better. thanks for the encouragement!
Goodness what a sad start to the day.
I will pray for David and I hope that he makes a full recovery. I love the photos of you all painting each other’s nails…something so simple can be so special.
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Wow. My thoughts are with David. I hope his has a very swift recovery.
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I’m sorry to hear about those thieves – when I hear about stuff like that, it makes me wonder what happened to those people to make them like that, and it really makes me sad. I hope David recovers soon!
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thank you so much, susie. he is doing better now – still in the hospital, but doing better.
You are doing awesome work, girlfriend. Prayers.
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you are amazing, lindsay. thank you.