Hello again!
The weather has finally cleared up around here (knock on wood) so we were able to head back in to the city for the day. We're trying a new internet cafe, so we're hoping that it will be easier to upload pictures from these computers! If it works, then you should be looking at a picture of Love and Oliver under the umbrella that I wrote about last time, as well as a picture of Michael and I helping Simon to get his new bookbag all ready to go. Things have been pretty good the past few days, Michael, Amanda, and I all woke up with chest colds on Thursday, but they seem to be getting better as the days go on. It's weird to have a cold while on summer vacation, but it definitely has been a little bit chilly here the past few days...I guess being close to the equator doesn't mean much when you're living on one of the tallest mountains in Africa! But don't worry, we're healthy and staying warm!
I think that bookbags were a huge success! On Thursday, Michael had to come back to the house to get a sheet. When I asked him why, he said that none of the kids would put their bookbags down because they didn't want them to get dirty (our classroom has a dirt floor). Love came in so excited on Friday morning because her grandparents had given her a new pink notebook to carry to school in her new bookbag...I've never seen a kid so excited about homework! It's hard to believe we only have about a week and a half worth of teaching left since we go on safari this week!
On Friday, Amanda had the nurses who had come in March come back to the school for HIV testing again. We were all relieved to learn that we had no new cases in the school, and we were even able to test a few of the older children who live in the area who don't go to school anymore. It's a heartbreaking thing to think about, but we were all glad that the only tears shed were by the 2 year olds when they had to get their fingers pricked. All the kids love bandaids though, so I think most of them thought it was a special treat to get one! I know Michael was happy too, because one of the little 2 year olds, Sandy, finally let him hold her. We joke that she's like a 25 year old trapped in a 2 year old body, because she is so independent and does her own thing all the time. She really doesn't like to get any attention, unless you're giving her candy of course. A few weeks ago she finally let me hold her hand, but she still had a habit of crying every time Michael even looked at her! He was so happy when he finally was able to hold her!
Well, that's about all I have for today...I hope you all are doing well! Enjoy the warm weather for me, I'm missing my favorite season at home!
Love,
Kasey
4 comments:
It was good to get another update. The pictures are really great! Knowing they were standing underneath an umbrella, shows how the rain was...we are very warm...over 100 heat index,it is more like July already. There goes the grass...it will come back at the end of the summer. Every one else is getting rain all around us... But our spring was cool and nice.. Papa does his best watering...I liked the picture of your giving the children the pack backs...it is so good how they are excited over learning...you have done a good job!
We are so excited for you...safari, be sure to take lots of pictures of the animals. When do you leave for the safari? You both take care. Just know, you are in our constant prayers and thoughts. We love you both!
Grandma and Papa
Hey. I check this morning and find anything, so I was shocked when I opened your blog again (which I do just to re-read your notes and look at the pictures). The children are so adorable. How precious is that picture of the two of them holding that big umbrella! I agree, the bookbags made a big hit. I noticed the dirt floors and was thinking there must be a lot of "footprints" in that place--and a lot of bathing going on at the end of the day. I hope you have a wonderful time on your safari; stay safe. I know you have mixed emotions about leaving the children and coming home again. We will surely miss hearing about the children, but it will be great to have you two home again. Take care; love from us both.
Mimi and Grandaddy
Michael & Kasey,
We can't begin to tell you how proud we are of both of you. This experience is teaching you so much about life and each other. You will always benefit from this experience.
We visited friends in Cleveland last week, so did not try to write.
Have a safe safari. Can't wait to see the pictures.
This blog has been wonderful for all of us to share your experiences with you. Thanks for doing it and for the pictures. We love staying in touch.
Love,
Grammie & Grandpa
Love you guys! For some reason all I was seeing was the first post until a few days ago... until then I've been using any and all free time catching up on your adventures. Sounds like you guys are doing amazing things over there! Keep it up. Michael, loved the post about how you feel like you have built a separate life and know the old one is waiting for you... exactly how I felt in Guatemala. If only there was a fold in the space-time continuum. This guy is waiting for you when you get back!
-Daniel
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