AIDS Orphan in Kenya

On Saturday, Dec. 1st, the world acknowledges World AIDS Day.  We, at His Arms also observe this day with much respect.  You see we are one of the ministries within Western Kenya who will work with these children that are HIV+.  In fact, we advocate for them, pay so they can get to the clinic to get medication, and do what we can to improve their immune systems so they can fight this disease.  Some ministries, even ones that call themselves Christian, will not deal with them. Some absolutely refuse to allow them to stay in their orphanages.  Their comments "well we have to protect our other children".  How ignorant!  By simply protecting others should blood occur as in an injury, you have very much safely helped handle risk.  But for the most part, it is very safe to interact.  One can hug, kiss, share food, play, and surely worship with someone affected or infected with HIV.  The virus is passed thru blood contact, mothers breast feeding and of course, sex.  So we bring gloves for our volunteers in case one of our kids, fall and get cut.  But we also kiss them, hug them, eat with them, dance with them, praise with them, and surely love them!!

If you are considering helping a ministry that serves Orphans in Kenya or anywhere for that matter, please make sure they reach out to children that are orphaned but may also be positive for HIV.  Their immune systems need love and support more then anyone.  And that is why www.hisarmskenya.org surely ministers to all children orphaned in Maseno/Ekwanda area that we are able to, regardless of their HIV status. Please join me in praying for these precious children. Please pray also that funding continues for the medications they need to help be more healthy. Please pray with me that they have a loving, supportive community around them to booster those affected immune systems. Thank you to all of our supporters, sponsors and donors who have huge hearts, and genuinely care for all of God's precious children, especially these kids in Kenya, and especially those affected or infected by HIV.