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| Janet preaching the word of God in Malindi. It was a strong word, imbued with the Holy Spirit. |
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| We went to Fort Jesus, Mombasa, Kenya in September 2013 with 10 students from the school.
Janet Awino has been working at Miracle & Victory Children's Centre since the very beginning in 2007. She has been Monica's right arm, her confidante, her sounding board, her prayer partner and it is difficult to imagine the school without her strong, wise, sweet presence. Janet leaves behind 4 children; Quinta 15, Yvonne 12, Christine 9 and Dickson 7 years old. Janet had spent the last 2 years attending school each afternoon after finishing work at the center. She was trying to improve her teaching skills and show her children the importance of getting an education. She was so focused on her goals , even in the face of sheer exhaustion, she said it was not so bad. Janet did not see the glass half empty, she saw it as enough, she knew it could be refilled and emptied and she trusted God to do just that.
Janet had major surgery several months ago. She was told that she would need at least 3 months to recuperate. She recently had become bored with staying home day after day and told Monica she wanted to go back to school and teach. The walk to school was a long, arduous one for her- most likely, things had not healed yet, or blood lost during surgery had not been fully restored. She recently expressed to Monica that she felt her strength was failing and her health was in a poor state. This Sunday Janet cried out to God in prayer, asking Him to either heal her or take her home. As she walked to school on Tuesday morning, she became very weak and called out to one of the students heading for school. She collapsed. As folks scrambled to contact the school, Janet left this world to be with her Father in heaven.
It just does not seem real that she is gone. At times my insides feel numb because the death of young , bright people is an everyday occurrence in Kibera. Tragedies abound, some more unbelievable than the next, but all are senseless to a first world view.
Monica wants to see Janet through to her upcountry home. she wants to nurture and provide solace for the children that Janet leaves behind. Dickson has already moved into Monica's home, dreading his own home, absent his mother's embrace. The cost for burial is approximately $1850, some of which has been raised by well wishers. If you can help, please send a donation as soon as possible.
Please pray for her children, provision
MVCC school & students
Monica- wisdom, discernment, comfort, peace
Bringing Miracles, Inc
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