Posts by Tori Costello
January 2026
Jambo everyone! It’s been a while since you’ve heard from me! As usual, things have been very, very busy around our place! Before I jump into everything happening now, I don’t want to forget to tell you about Christmas. We had a wonderful celebration, as we always do – and this year was extra special. Not only…
Read MoreWhen Love Met Us at the Gate
Recently, I had the privilege of visiting the Rehema for Kids children’s home called In Step Children’s Home. It’s a place where abused, abandoned, and orphaned children are rescued from heartbreaking circumstances and given a second chance at life. What I witnessed there deeply moved me. When we landed at the small Eldoret airport after…
Read MoreSeptember 2025
Jambo Everybody! I hope you are all well, wherever you are and whatever you’re doing! We are healthy and happy here in Kenya, trying to take one day at a time with whatever God has put before us to do that day. Honestly, some days I feel like my life is just one “thing” (challenge…
Read MoreJune 2025
Jambo Everybody! Here I am again, with a million things swirling through my head, trying to narrow it down to what’s most important to share with you guys! If I were to share everything that has happened since my last letter, this update would be more like a book! This year’s rainy season has not…
Read MoreMay 2025
Jambo Everyone! As always, I’ll start out talking about the weather. It has been raining most days, which is great for the farms, gardens, and MY favorite: flowers! A few months ago, I promised that in an upcoming letter, I would complain about the mud! LOL! Well, honestly, it hasn’t been that bad! My biggest…
Read MoreWho We Are
[TRANSCRIPT]I remember walking through the gates of In Step Children’s home in Kenya, seeing the smiles, hearing the laughter. It was more than just a shelter. It was hope. At In Step, our kids do take a balanced diet. So by giving a kid balanced diet, definitely you will be sure that this child’s growth,…
Read MoreRehema for Kids – Sheri
[TRANSCRIPT] My name is Sheri Nangala and I’ve been at In Step for 12 years. I’m excited because I’m going to university and I’m continuing with my studies, you know, to get my career. My favorite memories is when we are all together and we spend time together with all the kids and mom and…
Read MoreRebecca’s Story: Leaving Home
Today’s blog post comes from our volunteer missionary, Tammie Myslivecek, a retired school teacher from New York. Tammie and her husband, Dean, dedicate several months each year to serving as Assistant Directors at our children’s home and school. We are thrilled to celebrate five of our students who recently graduated from high school: Musa, Sheri,…
Read MoreMarch 2025 – New House Tour
Oops! In our excitement to send out the Jambo letter yesterday, we forgot to include this video of Mama Carla giving a tour of the new house. Here it is—check it out! A huge thank you to all of the private donors who generously gave to provide Baba Jeff & Mama Carla with this special…
Read More2024 Impact Report
Dear Friends and Supporters, As we reflect on 2024, we are filled with gratitude and awe at all that God has accomplishedthrough Rehema for Kids. Your partnership has been a beacon of hope, enabling us to makea tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable children. Thank you for your unwaveringsupport, prayers, and generosity. Continue reading…
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