Hello all!
Kase and I wanted to try and get one more post in before we head out tomorrow morning into the wild. Things are great here. While Kase and I are beginning to anticipate our departure, the kids still make every day a blast...something we are for sure going to miss when this adventure is over.
At last, this past weekend, we had a full weekend of sun! This, of course, meant we spent a lot of time outside. On Sunday, after the kids got home from church, I followed them out to the back of the property where on Friday we had begun building mud houses. Of course, by 'we' I mean they built the houses, kitchens, choos (bathrooms), and fences with mud and sticks, and I was the official mud maker! I was absolutely blown away by the skill these kids have with sticks and mud. Were these structures blown-up to human size, they would be completely livable. Ema was able to stand on top of his house without it collapsing. The first picture is of Calvin and me in my mud-making hole. Calvin is one of my favorites! He is very clever, always imitating whatever we say in English that he finds funny, and very observant. Yesterday, we went to a dowry celebration and Kase put a konga on to dress up. As soon as she walked outside, Calvin said, "Oooo, Kasey, very nice!" He is so genuine, and as such, so funny!
After lunch Sunday, all the volunteers and all the kids went to the waterfall. The walk there was fun, just to stretch our legs, but once we were at the waterfall, seeing the kids play in the water made the hike completely worthwhile. The water (melted ice from the peak of Meru) was freezing cold, so the kids kept running in and out of the water screaming "cold-ee." Kase has an especially good time dipping the kids in one by one. The second picture, of course, is of Kase and Corfield together in the water. The relationship between these two is especially strong. A few nights ago, I went in to put the kids to bed, and when I asked the kids if they wanted me or "Teacher Kasey" to read, Corfield was ready to put up a fight to get Kasey in the room. When we leave, I am going to have to do a check of Kase's bag to make sure she hasn't hidden Corfield in a secret compartment to bring him home.
Tomorrow, we head out on our 5 day safari. We will be going to Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Ngoronoro Crater, and the Serengeti. We have three cameras, two pairs of binoculars, and a video camera (borrowed from Danny and Bridget) just in case we need to film a great animal battle (Youtube "water buffalo" and watch the WHOLE thing). We have heard great things about our guide, and we are very excited! We will be sure to post some stories and pictures next Tuesday when we come to town. We return from the safari Sunday night.
Have a great rest of your week!
love,
michael
8 comments:
Hey Guys! We are really enjoing keeping up with what yall are doing! We know you all are such a blessing to those sweet children! Savor every moment!
We would love to get together with you after you get back so we can hear all about it. I know Kevin would enjoy comparing pictures of when he went to Ngoronoro Crater and the Serengeti when he was in high school. We found his Africa photo album the other day--Abby said "Who's that daddy" while pointing to a picture of Kevin. She didn't recognize him with hair!! Ha ha. Thought you'd get a laugh out of that one!
We will be praying for you! Thanks for all the great pictures!
Sorry our post isn't putting our names on it. In case you didn't figure it out we left you a comment! Love,Kimberly (and Kevin) Carter!
Africa is a very cool place. The people there are very hospitable and loving. I know you guys are really having a blast and are being blessed every day. I hope we can get together when you get back. I would love to her all about it. God bless you and we love you guys.
Kevin
Hey! I checked this morning but really didn't think we would hear from you today since you leave tomorrow. But it was a pleasant surprise. The pictures are great, as always. Playing with mud looks like fun...and even though you can't see the "footprints" in the mud, they're definitely there. Remember, we don't always see the footprints, but we know they are there. Can't believe you'll be home soon. Have a great time on the safari but be CAREFUL. (If Kasey gets Corfield home in her bag, we'll all take care of him--and any of the others you can get in your bags!) Love to you both.
Mimi and Grandaddy
The pictures are adorable, a piece of you will always belong to these children. I know someday you will see how much these weeks have meant to them, and both of you. You have been such a blessing to them, and to us...thank you for sharing so much with us...now this sarfari...you mean lions and and elephants...the untamed ones...enjoy!!!! Happy 4th. Take care, return to us safely! We look forward to our next update!
With love and prayers, Papa and Grandma
ahh have soo much fun on the safari! can't wait to hear about it!
say
Hey! this is Ryan and it looks like you guys are having a blast! Now that I'm home, I reflect on the brief time I spent at the orphanage and now wish I could have spend more time- but no worries, I have plenty of great memories to last me. Jonson and I want to send a package- we have the P.O. box. We want to send it soon-Is there anything the kids or you guys need? Maybe ranch dressing for Kasey?
Ryan
Tis July 4-- Grammie & I spent the afternoon with the MacLeods. Craig & Teresa & family are here for a week. Susie & Mark & their respective families were here as well. They all say hi and best wishes. Your safari is cool--Googled the Serengeti so we have a flavor for where you are. All the best to both of you & the little ones. Blessings & love Grammie & Grandpa!
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