Blog July 4
Hello friends!
Happy Independence Day! I can’t say we were terrifically patriotic today… We spent a good part of it driving through the Kenyan desert pointing at camels and sheep, while trying not to get too many bruises… (I’ll never complain about Harford County roads again!)
Today we had the opportunity to travel out ‘in the bush’. We visited a public school called Kangagetei- about an hour outside of Lodwar. Kangagetei is a primary school of 356 students, grades 1-8. It also houses a program for Early Childhood Development.
All of these age groups are taught by a total of 9 teachers. The first word that came to mind when I heard this was ‘dedication’. I can’t imagine the workload these professors have taken on by committing to these kids. I’m constantly surprised and delighted by the teachers we have encountered.
At every school, the passion for what they do, and their obvious concern and love for their pupils is overwhelming. These people are making such an impact here. By empowering this next generation, they are empowering every generation that will come after. And all of this is being done with a focus on Christ. I am blown away each time I think of the change each child here will be able to make in this world.
On the topic of blown away, we had an exciting adventure! We generally have two vans/trucks to get us to wherever we may be spending the day. One is a van with cushioned seats and powerful air-conditioning. The other is a Toyota Land Cruiser with two bench seats and a soft ceiling. The soft ceiling is more necessary than you may think. Natalie and I have a saying; “Adventure? Or comfort?” Adventure usually wins out, and that was true today.
On our way to Kangagetei, we discovered the Toyota had a flat tire… Flat is actually an understatement… ‘Blown’ or ‘busted’ is far more accurate. Thankfully, we had two other vehicles, a spare tire, and a truckload of guys with the ability to change a tire. We were patched up and back on the road within 30 minutes. It would’ve been a shorter delay, but I’m learning that you can’t do anything in Kenya without an audience. It’s amazing how many natives show up when you’re in the middle of the desert!
I don’t think there’s a group of people I would rather have a flat tire in Kenya with than the one I was with today.
I’m sitting in the dining hall at our lodge, and listening in on some of the conversations. I can’t speak for everyone, but it sounds like the day was a success all around. It’s wonderful to hear the stories being shared of a day that blessed us all. We’re a little sunburnt and a little tired, but mostly really joy-filled.
Once again, I am thankful.
Blessings,
Holly
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