Hello Family and Friends!
We have made it safe and sound! We have already spent 4 nights at the orphanage! Rehema picked us up from the airport with flowers and we had a long drive to the orphanage. Of course the kids were waiting up for us and we didnt get there til like 10:30-- lets just say it was a late night for all:) The kids really did remember me which was amazing and they loved Mama Lynne from the start. It is so wonderful to actually see them and play with them again. The new orphanage is huge!!! Rehema is now know as Queen Rehema of Karim because she feels so lucky and has a queen sized bed from Mama Linda in Canada:) One room at the new orphanage is bigger than the whole orginal orphanage. They have running water... not hot of course- ha and electricty! WOW Mama Lynne has learned how to bucket shower and is a master at eating Ugali and beans!
We have already put your loving dollars to use. We have purchased Tile for the kitchen and it is being put in as we speak. Mama Rehemas daughter Sabrina said 'Mama we will have a Muzungu (White person) Kitchen soon!' ha We have bought the final two matresses and pillows to the rooms. We also have starting the planting. I thought this would be an easy process butttttttt the holes are big and the soil is hard:( ha We are sore from day one. The security wall is in process but the back of the wall is a fence with barbed wire. The planting is by the fence and the plants will grow up the fence to provide security and privacy as well. It will be colorful as the plants have purple, red, orange flowers:) The shelving for the bathroom and kitchen is being made by a local man as well. Everything will be delivered on Monday. So the orphanage will have some wonderful additions thanks to Chicago!!
Mama Lynne is trying to learn Swahili. She was trying to count to ten and the kids were giggling as she was practicing. Mama Lynne Mama Lynn they always say.
We saw the Sotwa School where the kids go. What a wonderful place for the children to learn. All the children at the orphanage are sponsored to go there. And it is taught in English!
We shopped at the Masai Market this afternoon and got some great deals. Mama Lynne was not to good at the bargaining... she is a softy! She was like... it is going to a good cause! I was like Mom they are ripping us off! LOL Fun times though.
We are having dinner with my Host Family from 2 years ago tonight. We are bringing Mama a Guiness as she loves to drink! Should be good.
We will try to post pictures later in the week. Love and miss you all! Penda!
Mama Lynne and Jackelinnnn
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6 comments:
Hey you two, I LOVED your post, Jac. It makes me feel like I am there. You are doing so much good for those little ones so far away!! Stay safe and come home soon - we need you here, too. Love Kel Keep in touch. Anxious to see pictures.
Congrats Jac and Mama Lynne! Is Mama Lynne decorating up a storm? Wishing you continued success!
Love you both!! The world needs more special people like the 2 of y'all and it would be a better place!! xoxo
Love the post! Glad you made it there safely and it sounds like you've already made some great progress... Amazing things you are doing for those children!! Lots of love!
Jac and Lynne,
What a blessing the trip is for you and for the children! Sounds like you're having a wonderful experience and doing great things for people who REALLY appreciate you and the joy and peace you bring. Be safe and we'll see you soon...
Gail and John
The Wyatt Family sends our love and prayers!
We are so proud of you.
Can't wait to see pictures.
Stay safe.
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