Hi everyone ok so I am now staying in Navaisha with a beautiful family whom were so extremely welcoming! The mother and father are called Wallis and Loise they have three children Vicky(the eldest) Ester and bertrice. They take care of most of the house hold duty's supporting the mum, the dad works all day for the government.
I woke up at 8:15 this morning made the bed and swept the room as Kenyan families like everything clean and tidy ( it was one of the rules that was presented to me on my arrival).
After having breakfast with the family which consisted of fruits, egg, tomatoes and chi tea. Wallis took us to Monica memorial the children' s home. myself and the other volunteer Maddy were taken into the classroom which was unbelievably cramped with around 40 children they sang a welcoming song to us which brought a tear to my eye an experience i can say Ive never felt before. The children were so happy to be there. We then went outside where the children spent most of there time. I asked for a piece of chalk and began to teach the children there alphabet on a black board which was placed outside. They were enthusiastic such fast learners! We moved on to letter sounds and opposites also finishing off sentences I wrote on the board "I like to eat.... and they had to finish it, mango was a popular choice! Playing, holding and laughing with the kids was magical. I was pleased to see that Monica memorial supply the children with food, if they did not the children would not eat. They have porridge in a cup for snack then there main meal..there is no other way to describe it other than stodgy dough and strips of cabbage. Tomorrow i am not at work because of the voting that's going on and being a christian, I have been told to stay inside, a bit scary! I cant wait for Thursday, i will take them some toys. They have no toys there they just have car tires. My host family asked if i could tell you Mum and Dad that they love you and not to worry because i am in safe hands.xxxxxx
Hey you... sounds like you're living your dream already!! :) Keep safe... will try comment more when i've got a bit more time.. sounds very exciting... enjoy every second!! ;) Bassi x
ReplyDeleteWith a little help from Erol we have managed to crack this commenting lark! So we is here to leave comment one. Well to start with well done for finding your way to Kenya I'm impressed as the last time you went out you got lost on the way to Epping (7miles from home).
ReplyDeleteThe children at the orphanage look very smilely in the photo you are obviously working your magic.
Mum says (as she always does) be very careful when you go out, oh and make sure you take your malaria pills.
We have been to see Rachael a couple of times and took the boys out on Sunday to Friary Park we had a great time and I think they enjoyed themselves. We want to thank Wallis and Loise for welcoming you into their family and send our love to you and your new sisters Vicky, Ester and Bertrice. We look forward to reading your next entry. Love from mum and dad