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Streams of Mercy Africa's Fall Collection

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Hello friends, we are excited about our Fall Collection for Streams of Mercy Africa.  Purses are sewn by Eva Fwamba (Streams helped her start her business. You can read about Eva in the June 11th article). Jewelry is made by Njoki & Angela of Zawadi, a business which supports several women in the slums.  All profits go to educating & mentoring our orphans. Halloween bag with outside pocket Leopard  satchel with wide strap and zipper enclosure Leopard cotton satchel with two straps & zipper enclosure Halloween Bag  An assortment of  imported West African beads & glass beads on brass Here is a shorter version of the West African Bead work in a variety of styles. Matching bracelets also of West African bead work All products are hand-made by women who are care givers for orphans. Keep checking our blog for new products! Email us if you are interested in purchasing: streamsofmercy58@gmail.com

Move the Family to Kenya

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Esther and Jody  Jody sat across from Esther and Emily, two of the nieces of our heart. The room was silent at times, accept for the ticking of the clock.  There was an unspoken sadness that held thick in the room as this was there last day with us. Finally Esther expressed what she had been pondering over the past week, "Auntie Jody, tell your father to move the family to Kenya." The perfect solution! So it seemed to Esther and Emily, who having grown up in a communal culture where the entire family, including aunts, uncles, and cousins all had an active role in their lives.  Surely, if the father of Auntie Jody and Auntie Christy moved to Kenya, then their American aunties would never have to leave them again. Jody assured them that though we would be miles away, God's Holy Spirit connected us as though there was no distance separating us.  It was a small comfort to two girls who a year and half ago lost their last living parent to illness. We wi