Bonjour!
After three days of travel I reached Maragoli on Wednesday late afternoon. All went well with the trip and I have managed to stay healthy and able to work. The children at the Muungano school had a special presentation for me and I was greeted with so many "OH La La!! The children danced, sang and played the drums while another student played the guitar. I was so amazed to see them all together so engaged in the concert. My heart was simply bursting with joy and regardless of all the other problems I am facing with the work here they are giving me the energy and courage to follow throught. Tomorrow I will be dressing everyone in a soccer shirt for a special "sports day" the first for our school.
I am spending too much in meetings since I have arrived and I am really looking forward to spend more time with my children. The process to register the school is very long and complicated so I need to be patient.
The dorm is in construction and I am hoping that all will be completed before I leave in August.
My cat Maxi Puss is still around with two of her new babies. Wee Puss and Charlie Puss. They keep me company at night. I also have been taking care of a dog in the neighbourhood who just had 6 puppies but unfortunately only 3 survived. The puppies are so cute!!! I go by once a day to feed them and they all come to me waiting for the feeding.
I hope to write soon,
the internet connection is really bad so is the power in the area at this time.
"mama" Louise
Cheers to you on July 14th Madame B.
ReplyDeleteFor everyone, this link to "Backpack with Brock" shows the North Maragoli community and highlights the Muungano Special Education School -- wonderful footage of the children; so much to be proud of "mama" Louise!
http://www.backpackwithbrock.com/blog/2011/03/22/north-maragoli-kenya-the-wonderful-west/