Back to School

The school year here starts in January so we have been busy shopping and sending all of the students back to school. This becomes quite the job since our students, high school and primary, are all at boarding school. So they require more than just backpacks, pens and paper. They have to go with mattresses, blankets, lockers, soaps, buckets etc. We were lucky to find a sponsor for one of our high school boys, he showed up to report to boarding school in jeans, a t-shirt and an old pair of shoes. Nothing else, as he has absolutely nothing else. As we started shopping he was embarrassed to go into the shoe store. It was so humbling but I was honored to be able to be there to help him start his new life. When dropping him off at school, he was all smiles and said "I had always wanted to come to this school! I am going to return to my village as somebody with a future!"

And I earned a valuable lesson- never shop during back to school week!! It's twice as crazy/crowded as Christmas week!

As of Friday all of the students are now back to school except the freshman. They are waiting to see what school they have been accepted to attend. Then they will report in early February- hopefully we can get their shopping done early! However, I am going to be a bit busy since my parents are arriving tonight for a two week visit!!

Carol - Form 2 (Sophomore)

Daniel - Form 2 (Sophomore)

             I'm sure my mom is going to love it here but two weeks will probably be enough for her... and stay posted for Dad's reaction!! :) Anyone who knows my Dad, knows that this is a bit of a miracle to get him to Kenya for a visit. He is quite content staying at home enjoying the views on his own property or traveling within the US :) But luckily my mom was able to convince him he would enjoy this big journey to the other side of the world, as this is their first trip aboard. Their adventure started yesterday when they boarded the first of three flights and 24 hours of travel. I heard that they seemed pretty excited but also wondering why they were actually going through with this ha!

I will pick them up in two hours and I am praying the flights were mostly comfortable. We will then spend the night at a hotel in Nairobi, where I have Kentucky Fried Chicken and cold beer waiting. Yes, that even includes mashed potatoes and gravy!! Hopefully this will welcome them with some comforts of home and ease the culture shock a little.
I can't wait to introduce them to my "other world"!