Day Three - A Day of New Beginnings

Today we had the opportunity to meet Dr. Donald Smith, the founder of Daystar (Christian) University in Nairobi.  Dr. Smith and his wife have been ministering in various parts of Kenya for over 30 years.  We were given his name by someone who met him while he was teaching in a doctoral program in the States.  Dr. Smith shared with us the history of the Daystar University and the life work of he and his wife.  Then we shared with him the vision we have for the agricultural cooperative in Sibanga.  He gave some very wise counsel on the importance of involving indigenous men and women on the board of both the Kenya side of the RUN foundation and the board of directors for the cooperative.  He burst our bubbles when we told him each time we visit Kenya we learn more about the culture and he replied that it would take us three to five years to understand the culture!  And THEN, it would be a continual learning process. As we move ahead with the vision God has birthed for our work in Kenya, it is always good to have men and women in our lives who keep us grounded in reality.  We will look forward to many more conversations over the years with the doctor and his wife.  Before we parted, he gave us the name of a local architect who may be helpful in preparing for construction to be done on the land being purchased in Sibanga.  God is so good in how He continues to bring key people across our path to keep the forward momentum going!