Saturday: day 6

      Today we didn't have any big plans, so it was more relaxed and we had some time for a devotional and to decompress. I think one of the biggest things I have failed to mention is how amazing this team is that I came with. Everyone brings their own unique talents to the mission, and we all have different strengths that make up for each other's weaknesses. (Romans 12)
      The devotionals have been really helpful to remind me why I am here. Walker Hicks made a good point this morning about how easy it is to get in to the "Me me me" mentality and I realized, it really is so easy to feel like I myself am doing great things here. But, that's a toxic way of thinking. When people tell me I'm amazing on Facebook when they see pictures from the camp I feel really great, but forget that really God should be getting the glory and not myself. It's only human to want to feel like we are doing great things on our own, but its a hard thing to realize and admit. If it wasn't for Him leading me here, providing sponsors and funds for my trip, and giving me a purpose for even coming in the first place, I wouldn't be in Kenya. I wouldn't have any reason to visit the homes I have been to, or to be giving the children art supplies, because if I am doing it for any other reason than to minister and selflessly provide to the people I am here to serve, then my intentions would be empty. I guess the main point is that God brought us here to do his work, we should make sure that we are glorifying Him in every action, instead of letting ourselves feel like we are doing everything on our own. 
     After lunch we went to the giraffe house, then went on a little nature walk by the park. It was nice to get a chance to see Kenya's natural beauty and experience something completely different from the places we have been.