Favorite Things:

 To do—Drawing; Food—Mandazi (fried dough that resembles a donut); Animal—Lion; Bible Book—Genesis; Sport—Soccer; Color—Red; Bible Verse—Genesis 1:1

      Newton is little shy but would like to be out going and demonstrative. He has a great smile and maybe with more command of English he will be able to be more assertive. He has moved way up in school. He will come in the dorm and choose a really good video and watch all by himself sometimes. I think that is how he helps himself learn English. He will be one to watch....one of those shy, quiet smart ones.

     We found Newton at the Nairobi Children’s Home. Newton was located by the woman who runs that Home. He comes from nearby Homabay, and could only speak Luo when he arrived at IAA. His mother worked as a house girl in Nairobi, became pregnant  and lost her job. She had nowhere to stay and was reduced to roaming and begging from friends.  She ultimately married (after giving birth to Newton) an HIV infected man who passed on his disease. Both later died. In-laws rejected Newton –because he was born out of wedlock. He later stayed with a compassionate older couple who ultimately could not care for him long-term. Then God stepped in with a phone call from our friend at the Nairobi Children’s home and we of course said, “YES!”.