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Riley unlikely, with simple, child-like faith, amazing things can happen, Riley Banks Snyder, with Lisa Velthouse

eng

autobiography

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non fiction

Riley unlikely

Riley Banks Snyder, with Lisa Velthouse

with simple, child-like faith, amazing things can happen

Riley Unlikely is the inspiring story of Riley Banks, who first traveled to Kenya at age 13, and has been back every year since bringing backpacks of school supplies and hygiene kits for young girls, developing relationships and friendships, and is currently, as a young millennial, raising money to build a complete learning complex in Kibwezi, Kenya for those who have nothing. At age sixteen Riley learned that, because of a rare medical condition, she would never be able to have her own children. Devastating news to most young women, especially those who love children and have always dreamed of having their own family. But Riley’s response was: Kenya has given me a thousand children. Riley’s stories of her trips to Kenya, her struggles to figure out how to best serve and care for these people she has fallen in love with, and her own unexpected health issues are funny, compelling and gripping. Readers will find that God writes surprising stories in the lives of those who follow Him. Hard to put down, Riley Unlikely will inspire you to pursue your dreams and make a difference in your own world—and around the world

An unlikely love story -- Swinging doors and sacrifices -- It takes a village -- Culture shock -- Bin beds for babies -- Mosop -- The stub of a pencil -- Generation next -- Operation teenage -- Little kids giving big -- Kid missionaries -- Mumo -- From West to East -- The Boda-Boda business -- School, interrupted -- Not so different -- A desperate need -- A little bit of everything -- Generosity -- A wink and a grin -- Healing and hope -- The dedication -- Something's missing -- Unraveling -- A hope and a future -- A new direction -- Out of the blue -- Walking on water -- Shattered dreams -- Bittersweet deliveries -- Planting the future