Mar
05
2010

Kenya: 40 photos and 40 words…

1. Vegetables
Vegetables

2. Partners
AnglicanChurchKenya

3. Dance
DanceForYou

4. Inform
PastorChairman

5. Grips
MckDaddyPastor

6. Go
Toilets

7. Here
ThirdWorldToilet

8. Equipped
SponsoredBoys

9. Comedian
KeelyComedian

10. Education
WorldInHisEyes

11. Hospitality
Kitchen2

12. Antiquated
Chefs

13. Subjects
NiceCamera

14. Interviewer
ShaunWithKids

15. Orphaned
CompassionBag

16. Visitation
StreetTeam

17. Sponsorless
UnsponsoredKids

18. Interested
GirlInTheBushes

19. Blessed
PrayingForUs

20. Joyous
SmileForMiles

21. Heartwarming
Stalkers

22. Dwell
Shoes

23. Stalkers
Stalkers2

24. Matriarch
HopefulMother

25. Paper
Hopeful2

26. Faithful
Pauline

27. Friends
MeAndPaul

28. Miracle
SamuelSwing

29. Universal
ShaunSoccer

30. Pack
LotsOfKids

31. Filled
Kent

32. Fascinating
LensGrabber

33. Abandon
AllieVolley

34. Sanctuary
Glass

35. Cling
AllieKids

36. Models
KeelyShoots

37. Contrast
Hands

38. Toy
Stick

39. Packing
PackingSomeHeat

40. Share
Shades

SponsorBanner

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48 Comments

  1. tristan
    Posted March 5, 2010 at 3:47 pm | Permalink

    this is truly stunning. i want to go and meet these beautiful children.

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  2. Kamaile
    Posted March 5, 2010 at 4:04 pm | Permalink

    speachless.

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  3. Michelle
    Posted March 5, 2010 at 4:21 pm | Permalink

    tears, streaming, heart, breaking, soul, filling.
    Thank you

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  4. Paula
    Posted March 5, 2010 at 4:26 pm | Permalink

    I love how you are mirrored in the little boys eyes….touching

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  5. TheDan
    Posted March 5, 2010 at 4:28 pm | Permalink

    How in the world did you get this many amazing pictures in one day?

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    Ryan says:
    March 5th, 2010 at 4:31 pm

    @TheDan, It was easy. I took 500 photos.

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  6. jean
    Posted March 5, 2010 at 4:29 pm | Permalink

    Excellent post. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.

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  7. Debbie {50centlove}
    Posted March 5, 2010 at 4:30 pm | Permalink

    Genius

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  8. Jill Foley
    Posted March 5, 2010 at 4:31 pm | Permalink

    This is beautiful and powerful!

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  9. Ann
    Posted March 5, 2010 at 4:32 pm | Permalink

    wow….amazing

    thank you so much for sharing

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  10. Melanie
    Posted March 5, 2010 at 4:32 pm | Permalink

    Wow

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  11. Marci in MO
    Posted March 5, 2010 at 4:38 pm | Permalink

    Beautiful story telling.

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  12. gina
    Posted March 5, 2010 at 4:46 pm | Permalink

    Also speechless…….

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  13. Kelly
    Posted March 5, 2010 at 4:51 pm | Permalink

    Breathtaking.

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  14. Linda
    Posted March 5, 2010 at 5:16 pm | Permalink

    Stunning photos! Could I use your photo of the pit latrine in a blog post in about a week? I’ll be blogging about my run-in with a pit latrine like that–something I’d never seen or even imagined–or knew how to use–at Lake Naivasha in Kenya.

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  15. Sonja Chandler
    Posted March 5, 2010 at 6:13 pm | Permalink

    Gorgeous people of Africa. Gorgeous pics all around. Life Changing. I am sure.

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  16. debbie
    Posted March 5, 2010 at 6:25 pm | Permalink

    As I was shopping for a picture frame for the beautiful black and white photo of the beach I bought from you - I thought of you. You see, it had been a LONG day at school working with 6 boys with Autism and the first day in forever that after work I actually wanted to go out and do something other than crash on the couch. When I got the opportunity to check up on you via your blog, I was blessed and humbled by what YOU had done yesterday. Wow - who was I to feel fatigue and frustration? Ryan, thank you for sharing your trip and the beautiful photos! God is using you in a BIG way! Keep the strenght

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    melissa says:
    March 7th, 2010 at 6:51 pm

    @debbie,

    debbie, as someone who has spent a *small* amount of time one-on-one in a classroom with a boy with autism, I can say God is using YOU in a big way, too! It is a special person who can do that for 6 kids every day and not get burnt out- exhaustion is understandable. Thanks for what you do!

    melissa

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  17. Gina
    Posted March 5, 2010 at 6:43 pm | Permalink

    Wow! Just wow! I cried.
    (And may I ask what lens is that? I love the wide angle.
    You do it so well.)
    Gina

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  18. thunja
    Posted March 5, 2010 at 7:13 pm | Permalink

    education. he is beautiful.
    stalkers. I’m in love.
    paper. oh my.
    here’s me sitting in Orlando, waiting for more.
    thank you.

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  19. Jennifer
    Posted March 5, 2010 at 7:48 pm | Permalink

    I agree with WOW. Great pictures to tell the story. Thank you!

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  20. tara pollard pakosta
    Posted March 5, 2010 at 7:57 pm | Permalink

    these photographs + words are so inspiring, beautiful and lovely. YOu are AMAZING! tara

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  21. Dad
    Posted March 5, 2010 at 8:10 pm | Permalink

    Beautiful work! I’m a proud Papa!

    Love ya, Dad

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  22. Johanna
    Posted March 5, 2010 at 8:11 pm | Permalink

    Amazing images that tell a beautiful story. Keep shooting and keep telling it!

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  23. texassky
    Posted March 5, 2010 at 8:12 pm | Permalink

    stunning. thank you.

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  24. Rachel from A Cupcake for Moose
    Posted March 5, 2010 at 8:38 pm | Permalink

    Captivating!

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  25. thegypsymama
    Posted March 5, 2010 at 8:41 pm | Permalink

    Two words:

    Thank You

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  26. Sandra Heska King
    Posted March 5, 2010 at 9:20 pm | Permalink

    These pictures speak volumes! Awed.

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  27. Monique
    Posted March 5, 2010 at 10:00 pm | Permalink

    I just want to go to Kenya right now and scoop up all of these beautiful children in big hugs.

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  28. Maria
    Posted March 5, 2010 at 11:42 pm | Permalink

    Wow! Overwhelmed of how much we don’t really know. Allison and Ryan you guys are awesome. Great writing Allison! Ryan can’t wait till the next blog. Love you and have a blast!

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  29. Lisa
    Posted March 5, 2010 at 11:55 pm | Permalink

    Ryan you have an incredible gift. Thank you for bringing us with you.

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  30. ALP
    Posted March 6, 2010 at 12:42 am | Permalink

    Thank you so much for your post. My fiance and I have talked about not having children soon after we marry, but I want to help these children. I want to include one of them in our family until we feel ready to include our own in our family.

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  31. jennibell
    Posted March 6, 2010 at 2:21 am | Permalink

    Thank you.

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  32. Judi
    Posted March 6, 2010 at 7:29 am | Permalink

    I honestly think this is my favorite of all your blog posts. Thank you for sharing.

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  33. Linda R
    Posted March 6, 2010 at 11:33 am | Permalink

    WOW! Awesome post. I only wish I had my Nikon when we visited Africa. My daughter spent last summer in Lesotho through a summer field study/community service a professor at Wittenberg organizes. Travel is the great teacher and we were blessed to be able to do some travel with our own children to make them more aware of the WORLD we live in.

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  34. Niki in Baltimore
    Posted March 6, 2010 at 12:02 pm | Permalink

    As always the pics are beautiful, but the one marke “education” is truly arresting. I just stared at that beautiful boy and the people reflected in his eyes. thank you.

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  35. Summer
    Posted March 6, 2010 at 1:43 pm | Permalink

    stunning photos. education, he is beautiful, gorgeous shot.

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  36. Lizzy
    Posted March 6, 2010 at 1:54 pm | Permalink

    Perfect. Absolutely, perfect.

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  37. Gabrielle
    Posted March 6, 2010 at 4:24 pm | Permalink

    We (Calvin, Nicholas, Ava, Chloe, and me) love your pictures. They are so full of emotion. We are happy to see them. We love you!

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  38. Dawn-KitchenTravels
    Posted March 6, 2010 at 11:09 pm | Permalink

    Incredible photos. I can only imagine what an amazing experience this must be.

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  39. Sarah
    Posted March 7, 2010 at 9:20 am | Permalink

    Again..just beautiful!!! So many shots here that just touched me!! Wonderful!

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  40. Victoria
    Posted March 7, 2010 at 2:11 pm | Permalink

    I see the heart and face of God in your photos and I am touched and blessed.

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  41. Val
    Posted March 7, 2010 at 2:20 pm | Permalink

    Powerful

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  42. M.Stolz
    Posted March 7, 2010 at 3:12 pm | Permalink

    What a bautifull church! Thanx for placing the pictures…I jut had a look and think from what I could find out projekt 301 must be near where our Sponsored child live…

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  43. ginger
    Posted March 7, 2010 at 3:36 pm | Permalink

    Dear Pastor Ryan…I spent all day yesterday crying because someone hurt my feelings. I just spent the past 20 minutes crying over your photographs and realized that God had given me the answer. Grace prevails.

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  44. Mary
    Posted March 7, 2010 at 11:03 pm | Permalink

    I sponsor in another country, please let me know someone you’d like me to sponsor there. Thank you for asking me to do more.

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  45. Staci
    Posted March 8, 2010 at 10:34 am | Permalink

    My husband and I are telling everyone we know about Compassion International and what you all are doing over there right now. It is my prayer that God will provide for all 3000 remaining children in Kenya to be sponsored through your trip. He’s the Big God who does big things–I pray that he moves in the lives of Americans to provide for these children.

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  46. Sharon
    Posted March 8, 2010 at 10:58 am | Permalink

    Beautiful and amazing.

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  47. Lisa
    Posted March 10, 2010 at 4:41 pm | Permalink

    ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. You are all doing such wonderful work there. The childrens’ smiles are worth it all.

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  48. Conni
    Posted March 18, 2010 at 4:23 pm | Permalink

    I just wanted to share with you:

    http://mrsmamahen.blogspot.com/2010/03/i-have-someone-i-want-you-to-meet.html

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  1. By BooMama » Friday Night Update on March 5, 2010 at 8:45 pm

    [...] read some beautiful posts over the last couple of days, and right now I’m taking in Ryan’s beautiful photographs. We all have such an incredible opportunity to make a difference through a one-to-one relationship [...]

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