Brief Update About the Week

I have had quite the interesting week. This week we went into town and met with my friend, Tray’s, cousins. They made us a late supper and we had a great time hanging out. Then on Tuesday evening we ate supper at Faith House, the apartments here at KKV. Baba Zedee and Mama Mary don’t speak much English so it was really fun and interesting. The children showed us how to play a hand game and we practiced counting to 10 in about 7 different languages. I was also introduced to the Kenyan version of our ABC’s. They have a different song to go with them and they were more than willing to teach it to us. I am going to try to post a video of it soon for those of you who teach that sort of thing. On Wednesday, I got the opportunity to visit a home called “Wings”. It is basically a home for teenage mothers from the slums. They house some of them and feed them. They also watch the babies while the mothers go back to school. The story of this place and how it has gotten started in the last 10 months is truly remarkable! I wish that I could share it, however, that could take pages and still would not do this place justice. So, for now, you will just have to believe me when I say it is remarkable. Aside from our adventures this week, the children are continuing to amaze me in new ways and the thought of leaving is beginning to break my heart. The last few days, I have gotten many questions in regards to when I will be leaving and more importantly, when will I be coming back. It is being brought to my attention the negative impact that I may unintentionally be having. You see, most of these children have a hard enough time letting themselves trust anyone. But then to stay long enough for them to get used to you and begin to trust you just to leave? I already feel as though I am betraying them. Some people may say, “well at least they are used to visitors coming for a few months and then leaving by now.” Unfortunately, that is the problem. They are USED to everyone they care about leaving them and never returning…