Day 11: Shuka- A large piece of fabric given to elder or respected ones to wear around their necks and down their back.
As the sun came up I walked over to see the babies after 6 this morning. The school kids ate while the babies 'read' and 'talked' amongst each other. Aka-Skipped through pages with the book upside down, and took the books out of the bin so they could use it as a car. Love it. Later we accompanied Lynda, Ken (Speroway pres), and two supporters of Wezesha into town (an organization that funds hardworking young adults to go to university). http://
We met the students who were being sponsored, and their speeches about their plans for a bright future was inspiring. The gentleman in my photo is 82. He cares for 7 of his grandkids as his children have passed. He makes $115 a year selling tea and subsistence farms to provide. He's adorable. We had a really nice lunch at hotel and returned to bid farewell to some of our new Canadian friends. I had 'Ronny withdrawal', so I hung out we the babies outside on the playground for a bit, until it was volleyball time with some of the upper year students. Lorri, Canadian, then taught the kids a funny game involving eating a tonne of skittles. They were obviously super excited (me too!) Then the usual dinner, worship, and a movie (since school just ended). Finally, a nice chat with Ivan and Dama to end the evening. One more day (time flies when you're having fun!!!)
As the sun came up I walked over to see the babies after 6 this morning. The school kids ate while the babies 'read' and 'talked' amongst each other. Aka-Skipped through pages with the book upside down, and took the books out of the bin so they could use it as a car. Love it. Later we accompanied Lynda, Ken (Speroway pres), and two supporters of Wezesha into town (an organization that funds hardworking young adults to go to university). http://
We met the students who were being sponsored, and their speeches about their plans for a bright future was inspiring. The gentleman in my photo is 82. He cares for 7 of his grandkids as his children have passed. He makes $115 a year selling tea and subsistence farms to provide. He's adorable. We had a really nice lunch at hotel and returned to bid farewell to some of our new Canadian friends. I had 'Ronny withdrawal', so I hung out we the babies outside on the playground for a bit, until it was volleyball time with some of the upper year students. Lorri, Canadian, then taught the kids a funny game involving eating a tonne of skittles. They were obviously super excited (me too!) Then the usual dinner, worship, and a movie (since school just ended). Finally, a nice chat with Ivan and Dama to end the evening. One more day (time flies when you're having fun!!!)
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