these last couple pictures are in the slum Gatina, which is where light and power is located. i went on a little walk and watched a soccer game. it is amazing the priorities of some of the people. i went in a house without a real bed or door yet they had a color tv and a cell. everyone here has a cell!
on sunday i went to church nearby where i'm staying..st. marks church. The worship was good but the sermon was extremely simlistic.
today (monday) i went to akiba school and taught a few art classes. we learned about picasso and made crazy self portraits. I don't know how akiba compares to other kenyan schools..but it needs a lot of work. mom and dad, you should seriously consider expanding imagine schools internationally. the president here,kibaki, promised free primary education..but it hasn't really happened. they need imagine!
ps. mom, the verses have been a wonderful gift..especially at night when my mind wanders towards home.
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love the pics. so glad you are there and being an influence in these kids' lives!
ah! this is amazing!
amazing, margaret!! i'm so proud of you. also, the pictures are fantastic.
Dearest Margaret, The pictures of the children are adorable, would you send me a couple? I think Imagine Schools International is a great idea, would you sign up Uncle Paul! You know you are in our prayers and we love you with all our heart. Aunt Marilyn
beautiful.
ps what an awesome hotel in the one pic of the street. sign me up yo.
the little girl with mismatched socks and a hoodie! amazing! -- you'll fit right in. did the sweat pants make your wardrobe cut?
oh my gosh marg...this is everything it seems like it should be...i'm so happy for you! the art class sounds cool, i wish i were in it:) love you so so so much. the pictures are gorgeous as always. i love this blog! it feels like we can be with you in some small way:)
p.s. i went through all the sign up for this account in Flemish (which i don't understand at alllll despite my 7 years here) so you know i love you:) haha. sorry it took me a while to post though!
p.p.s. cell phones and tvs and no beds? very confusing to me too... that's so interesting.
What is it with TV anyway? Every hut in the village I've been in for the past two weeks has a color TV and cable connection. So now the mothers buy an artificial milk replacer they see advertised on TV instead of breastfeeding and we get malnourished kids. Boooooo. And that goes for seasons on DVD too! :)
and i thought you would never conform. this is interesting though! thanks for telling me about it...oh wait you didnt! xo j
what great pictures! The art classes sound fun. Can't wait to hear more. Scott and Julius send their love. Andrea
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