This is what was facing Steve and Nancy Peifer. As they painted the nursery for their son, they also planned his funeral. Stephen Wrigley, was born with Trisomy 13, a genetic defect described in the medical literature as "incompatible with life." This normal family of four welcomed Stephen into the world on March 4, 1998, and said good-bye to him eight days later on March 12.
As the family grieved the loss of Stephen, new life was taking place. A new way of living would be there forever, yet it was going to bring this family to a place they never thought about. As Steve, Nancy, along with sons, JT and Matthew experienced God's healing, they gave themselves to the people of Kenya. This is the story about a remarkably normal, yet remarkable family going into the world and making an amazing difference.
This is a story about how God led this grieving family to Kenya, and today they feed 20,000 Kenyan schoolchildren -- enabling these children to stay healthy, and get an education. The Peifers made a one-year commitment to work as dorm parents at Rift Valley Academy, a school for missionary children tucked in the high elevations north and west of Nairobi.
Just prior to returning to the United States, Steve visited a Kenyan school. He saw schoolchildren, in the classroom, lying on the dirt floor, and didn't understand. The teacher told Steve, "This is Thursday. Most of these children haven't eaten since Monday. If they try to stand, or even sit up, they will faint." WOW!
That broke Steve's heart and after returning to the United States, they realized their hearts were still in Kenya. So, they returned and have made a tremendous impact on the lives of the Kenyan people.
I highly recommend reading this book. I received a free copy of this book and have given an unbiased opinion of this book.
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