Welcome Our Newest Baby - Joseph

I left home today and came home to find little one day old, Joseph.  


After spending the afternoon with our guests from Serv International Ministries, I went to town to meet someone. As soon as reached the place, I got a call from our groundskeeper, Joshua, saying that there was a policewoman at our house with a newborn baby and placement papers from our District Childrens Officer.  (Yes, this is the same Childrens Officer I referred to in the Urgent Prayer Request post below!!!!)

So, in the midst of a hundred things going on right now, a number of deadlines, trying to accomplish the goal in the post below, and preparing to move in less than 3 days, I now sit and hold this tiny bundle, realizing that God's plans are not our own. His plan is much more divine! I would not trade this for the world! Even though I have no idea how things will get done over the next days, I know that there is a reason Joseph was brought to our home today and I treasure the time I have to hold him, pray over him, and tell him how precious he is and how loved he is. 

Joseph - upheld by God; an asset. That is our new little boy. It is Kenyan custom, especially among a few tribes, to name a baby after a significant occurrence of the day he/she was born. Well, today we were visited by special guests, our friends from Serv Ministries International. They also happen to be our last visiting team in this house before we move. Their team leader is Joe (Joseph),  the President of Serv International. So, his name is Joseph. And what an appropriate meaning. Isn't it cool how God does that? 

Joseph is one day old. He is beautiful. Perfect. He squeaks. He sleeps. He is bigger than 5.5 month old David! His umbilical cord is attached and has not even started to dry. He had not even been properly washed and was still covered in afterbirth. He is definitely newborn. He was found on the road in Kitengela. We believe he was born in a hospital but was dropped on the road as the mother went home. He is safe and sound now. Clean, warm and ready to sleep.....I hope! 

Welcome little Joseph!  We are so happy to have you in our home! We pray God's richest blessing over your little life. May He strengthen you as grow into a mighty man of God.