So i got a bit of a surprise last week when i found out that we only had one week left of school as there was a holiday coming up that we weren't told about. Kristen told us with only a few days notice that this would be our last week with the kids. I was so disappointed, you get attached so quickly and you really feel like you are making a difference in their day, then all of a sudden you have to leave. It was an amazing but sad last day. We threw a big party for the kids and brought in loads of food for them and we played games and sang songs with them. It was a really good day. Normally there are children in the neighbourhood who stand at the windows and watch us play each day. It is the saddest thing as they can't afford the $1 Canadian a month to come to school so they just watch through the bars but on Friday they came in with us and we fed them and they were playing games and doing the limbo it was soo cute. At the end of the day when we were taking class photos, we took one of all our students, then our teacher lined them all up and they had a class photo too. Yacini (the teacher) is such a nice guy he made them all feel like part of the school that day and they were so happy. I wish i could post pictures then i could put them both up but i don't think i will be able to till England so you will have to look back then! The last week went by so quickly as Krystina and i had so much we wanted to do with the kids, we managed to cram in lots of crafts, new games and tooth brushing! We also took one of our students to the hospital as she has these painful sores all over her body inparticular her hands and they were all open and weeping. The hospital was a little scary, definatly not somewhere i want to go while i am here, i was shocked at the conditions. After a lot of confusion and only 50 cents to see a doctor! she was seen and got the treatment she desperately needed but no one could afford to give her. It amazes me still how much can be done over here with so little money. For only $25 Canadian we had a class of 50 students see a doctor and get a medical, including blood tests for HIV, its nothing and yet all i hear are stories of people donating money and it falling in the wrong hands and by the time it reaches the people it needs to there is a fraction left of what was originally donated. Anyway i won't get started on that now, otherwise i will be here all day.
Since we no longer have to teach we have taken on a new project for our last week. Dollah, the little boy i wrote about before is doing great and he has settled into his new school really well. It is just the most amazing group of people that run that place and we wanted to do something there to help out. 60 kids live at the school and they sleep in very dark horrible dorms and we have decided to paint them this week home improvement style. So we will be very busy this next week giving it a facelift, i'm quite looking forward to getting creative with all that space to work with, right now i am thinking an ocean theme..... we will see
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Hi Sweetie.. You have to write a book when you get home! I feel inspired just reading about your experiences.. I'm sure it must feel so overwhelming when you're there and everyone and everything needs help, but it's amazing to realise that it is doable.. and every little thing you do DOES make a difference.. when you get back I really want to do something to help.. even though I can't get as hands on as you! Did you get a chance to finish reading Son of a Witch? I just finished it it's so good... So I guess you're off on your travels soon... be careful and enjoy it... The girls and I love you so much and miss you tons.. hugs from Jen, Ayla and Kaitlyn...ps been trying to call you but the call never goes through. your mum is coming over tonight so I will ask her if your no has changed...
Hi sweetie, there is soo much we can do from home. When i get back i plan on sponsering Dollah and one of the teachers at our school called mohamedi who wants to go to high school. He is 21 and he cares about the kids so much but he has only ever gone to primary school and he is really interested in learning how to teach the children properly but he could never afford it. if he went to high school the childrens schooling would improve soo much. Krystyna and i have looked into it and it is $400 a year for three years and we are talking about spliting it. Also the school i was at in Masaailand desperatly needs supplies, so i want to do a fundraiser to send them pens/pencils etc. So hopefully you will be able to help me set that up! and there are many more things we can do from home but we can talk about them when i get back. Give the girls a big hug and kiss from me you have NO IDEA how much i miss them!! hope to talk to you soon xoxox
Hi my LBG, Yes when you get back here we will fill your site with lots of piccies.
Sounds like on your return to Canada your adventure will be entering a new chapter, and will continue with the fund raising. This young chappie's future certainly looks brighter with you & your friends intervention. Well keep being yourself my darling miss you absolutly loads, and be safe. Lots of Love DAD XXX
Hi Babee
Not been able to respond till today My laptop top is down how sad am I. Then I read your blog and I think get over yourself. Sounds like a good idea to sponer if you can guarantee it goes to those specific people I am in. I am sure there is lots we can do. I can't eait to see the photo's and chat onthe phone with you Miss you lots and so glad you took this opportunity
Love you lots miss you tons
oh Coleen has given notice so I am on the lookout for a studen till you come back
Mamma
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