This message will be very short today...I have things to say, but am feeling a little like bullet points and pictures which is what today will be!
The beds are such a success…the kids thank you. I’ve met three new children and look at the smiles on their faces. I haven’t seen smiles like this big ever!
I was able to meet Miss Africa this week. I’m humbled by my terrible appearance with her (smiling). This was me after a day in Nairobe, crazy, no shower and tired! But I wanted you to see her and me together. And she came for promotional support with the community.
One of the major stores (called Nacumat, similar to a Walmart) donated a TV and blankets (
see pics!). The other pics are of her and the children with their new “gifts.” And one of the pictures is of her with the board of directors of “the project” (the orphanage). Leah is smart. She involves all the local community. The two pastors, a teacher and a retired local member of the community (David) are seen in this pic.
You should have seen the excitement on the kids faces setting up their TV! I was “gitty” seeing how appreciative they were to be watching “The birth of Jesus” on TV (a kids animated story). They were so happy. It was an almost surreal moment.
I find myself thinking in my head (the academic in me) about Maslow’s needs of hierarchy. Wow…how they apply. It seems that if my basic needs aren’t met, it’s so difficult to achieve any of the "higher" needs on the pyramid. Not having to worry about cooking, eating nutritiously and safely, bathing, have a decent choo (toilet) (sanitation is even difficult to fathom!) …all things I’ve learned to appreciate that much more here…seriously. So this little bullet goes out to Elizabeth who will prob. never read this…I hope she know how much she helps me so that I can be there for the kids!
Much love to all!
Renee
This message will be very short today...I have things to say, but am feeling a little like bullet points and pictures which is what today will be!
The beds are such a success…the kids thank you. I’ve met three new children and look at the smiles on their faces. I haven’t seen smiles like this big ever!
I was able to meet Miss Africa this week. I’m humbled by my terrible appearance with her (smiling). This was me after a day in Nairobe, crazy, no shower and tired! But I wanted you to see her and me together. And she came for promotional support with the community.
One of the major stores (called Nacumat, similar to a Walmart) donated a TV and blankets (see pics!). The other pics are of her and the children with their new “gifts.” And one of the pictures is of her with the board of directors of “the project” (the orphanage). Leah is smart. She involves all the local community. The two pastors, a teacher and a retired local member of the community (David) are seen in this pic.
You should have seen the excitement on the kids faces setting up their TV! I was “gitty” seeing how appreciative they were to be watching “The birth of Jesus” on TV (a kids animated story). They were so happy. It was an almost surreal moment.
I find myself thinking in my head (the academic in me) about Maslow’s needs of hierarchy. Wow…how they apply. It seems that if my basic needs aren’t met, it’s so difficult to achieve any of the "higher" needs on the pyramid. Not having to worry about cooking, eating nutritiously and safely, bathing, have a decent choo (toilet) (sanitation is even difficult to fathom!) …all things I’ve learned to appreciate that much more here…seriously. So this little bullet goes out to Elizabeth who will prob. never read this…I hope she know how much she helps me so that I can be there for the kids!
Much love to all!
Renee
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