I know many of you have been anxiously awaiting my update. I have been so busy and it is very difficult for me to update since I can not do it via my phone and I rarely make it to town. I have been living in my village of Kativani for 2 weeks now. At first it was challenging to adjust to my Kenyan life. I forgot how hard it is to carry water, wash cloths, and cook here. The biggest challenge of all has been communication. But with time my language skills will improve.
I started teaching last Monday. The students were so excited to see me and I was so excited to see them. During the morning assembly many of the students had huge smiles on their faces. After assembly they got in trouble for not being serious. Shooty…I hope I do not corrupt these children too much. Class has been great. I love teaching here. The students are getting much better at interacting and becoming active learners, something they are not used to.
The weather has been very dry. Today it is hot, but normally the weather has been cool and cloudy. I am really enjoying the temperature but, the Kenyans think it is SO cold! I just laugh they have no idea that 70 is not freezing. Because it is so cloudy my solar charger is not working like I hoped but it is kind of nice only turning my phone on to check if I have messages. The weather is very very dry and we are not expecting rain until October. I am a little bit concerned, considering we are already struggling to get water. This week I only used 40 liters but I did not wash my cloths yet and I rarely wash my hair. Because it is so dry and the harvest was poor many of the students can not afford their school fees so many of my very bright students are out of school. It makes me so sad that students who want to learn can't because they can not pay for school.
Things are really great here. I have been super busy with school, coaching volleyball, and helping the students with their studies. Next month I am going to be starting a life skills club at school that focuses on HIV/AIDS education. I love teaching, I love my community, and I love Kenya.
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Hey Kel. Im glad you are doing well! I heard about the whole taxi thing and that made me so scared for you! Life Lesson Club sounds good...was that your idea or something already established? Let me know if I can be of any assistance to you. I know that I can easily find free materials and ship them over if you need anything related to health. Use me as your tool cause I am here! Miss and Love you!
Hi Kelly - It sounds like you have adjusted quite well to your life in Kenya. Your students are very lucky to have you as a mentor and teacher. You will do a great job leading the Life Lesson Club. Your mom told me about your trip to the city with some of your students and I would be happy to sponsor one of your students. I will give your mom some money. Nevaeh finally said grandma on Sunday. We were at your mom and Bruce's place on Sunday and she absolutely loved the water and played all day in it. She is growing like a weed. Love you Roxanne
Hey Kelly! I'm so happy to see you are adjusting again and that you are enjoying teaching so much! The life lesson club sounds awesome! What a great idea! I am sure you will have an amazing impact on all of your students and the community!
Hi Kelly - We are so glad that you are loving your time in Kenya. I agree that your students are very lucky to have you as their teacher. I mailed a package today (7/2) so I hope it makes it over to you. Take care! Love - Kristy, Ryan and Ellie
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