We have introduced to you in the past a particular Crossroads Academy Student who we are very proud of. Salim is now in the graduating class 8.
Salim
Salim is a special student of ours who came to the school in 2016 and has overcome many obstacles. He has put a LOT of work and devotion into his schooling. We are so proud of his accomplishments at the school - taking one of the top 3 positions in subjects like math and science.
Salim’s grandma
Salim lives with his grandmother who has been sick for some time. This last Sunday, May 24th, Salim's grandmother went home to be with the Lord. It is easy to talk about his accomplishments in the classroom but perhaps what has touched our hearts the most is his relationship and care-giving he has given to his grandmother. He is one outstanding young man who was responsible for more in the home than someone is at his age.
Salim with the grandma and his sponsor, Catherine
So we grieve along side him as he has lost someone so dear to him. Our safety precautions due to Covid have changed the way funerals are done here in Kenya. Now some of the standards include having the burial 24 hours after the passing of a loved one which doesn't always afford extended family members to get there in time, which is an important part of our tradition.
This hurts our whole community, but there is no other way. In light of this necessity - please pray for Salim.
Nixon Sanga
Pray also for our student Nixon Sanga and his family who lost his little sister Nuru. She was in kindergarten class at New Life Academy in Bomani. She fell ill and succumbed to illness after being taken to hospital.
Linah Nuru
Thankfully there was a good representation of our staff team that was there for the funerals in consideration with government directives on social distancing. Our teachers have stepped in before, during and in the days to come to help Salim and Nixon and their families to cope and navigate these hard times. We could not be more proud of the representation of Christ that they have been. Thank you so much for your prayers and for joining us as we trust God with the heartache of losing loved ones in our communities.
Let us stay safe and trust in God for better days to come to the honor and glory of His name.