Tuesday, 7 July 2009

First blog from Kenya

Hello everyone, we have arrived safely with a smooth journey, except a minor tea incident! On sunday we went to the java house for lunch and then went to Cheryls to meet the children. It was really good to see all the kids so excited to see us and we already want to take them home with us (especilly humphrey and benjamin!) Everyone is incredibly lovely and friendly and the toilets were not as bad as expected apart from the indident with the toilet roll down the toilet! (EMILY!) Everyone is getting on well and everyone is very tired but still having alot of fun. Monday we started the kids club with a presentation on edinburgh and some songs. The actions were much loved and any song suggestions would be appreciated! We made flags, played rounders and had good discussion about Moses and God's power being able to help people when they are in trouble. Tuesday we talked about the church and made a few giant boats from cardboard boxes, drew fish, played football and looked at God's control, with jesus calming the storm.

There are about 50 children in the youngest group (the monkeys) and 30 in middle group (Zebras) and 30 in oldest (giraffes / Twigas).

Weather is cloudy sometimes and a wee bit cold, but when the sun comes out its nice and hot!

Thanks for the messages will update more soon.

Claire, Imogen, Florrie (and typist secrteary Kieren)
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9 comments:

  1. Mairi7 July 2009 at 09:45

    the simpson family says hi to everyone and is hoping you are having a good time! jonathan i hope you are pleased with the wimbledon result! GO FEDERER! the dog hasnt even noticed you're gone! so haha :)but we've noticed it's quieter so have to make more noise to make up for it!!
    from Kirsty x

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  2. Unknown7 July 2009 at 10:58

    Thanks for the news guys - love the photo! The new hall looks very smart. How about 'There is a flag flying high in the castle of my heart' to go with the flags you made? Or make up your own words to 'Row, row, row the boat - gently down the stream' for the next trip in the boat boxes?? Sounds like you're doing a brilliant job. Take care, from the Strangs.

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  3. Miranda7 July 2009 at 13:33

    Lovely to hear from you and glad to know all going well - even if it does sound like a lot of kids for you all to look after! Enjoy the sun as we're not getting much back here. V Quiet without you all.
    Mxxx
    PS Kieren needs a speelchocker course

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  4. Unknown9 July 2009 at 00:43

    Great to hear from you !! Technology is amazing. Love the photo. What a lot of kids you have.

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  5. Euan Shiell9 July 2009 at 06:29

    That is a seriously large number of kids to be looking after. Glad to hear it's all going well and am praying that your energy levels hold up.

    I wish to stress that kidnapping orphans is not an approved method of increasing membership at YF.

    ;o)

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  6. Fiona9 July 2009 at 09:11

    Hi you Meat Eaters!
    Mince and tatties will just not have the same attraction when you return!
    We were amazed to hear how many children you have there, so we pray for extra energy levels and lots of love to go around!
    Keep up the good work and look forward to hearing the full details in due course.
    Sweep the cat is totally indifferent to the lack of David's presence and Sky does run as fast as Virgin says our new computer geek!
    Love from us all, Fiona John Jennifer and Michael xxx

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  7. Unknown9 July 2009 at 12:49

    Hi Imy
    2nd granny blog getting experienced.
    Dad visited me at the hospice today as he was almost next door at the sheriff courts.
    Holly staying again this w/e, not sure how safe her diet is.
    Poohsey sends love and the usual message KR!!.

    Love you
    kate xx

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  8. Fiona9 July 2009 at 14:00

    Well done everybody so far - it seems like a really great challenge. I expect that the children are delighted to have you all there. Are you coping with the heat - and mosquitoes?

    Test match (cricket) - anyone interested? Very close so far after 2 days, Aussies on top though

    Lots of blessings for all your time together
    John S

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  9. Unknown11 July 2009 at 13:35

    Hi Imy
    3rd. Granny blog.
    Lovely day here, saw CJ yesterday she said come home straight away she is missing you. Libby and Ali off to SU camp so Georgie omly child for a week. Getting M&M out for a meal togther this week. Poohsey says Mudtaiga club is still forbidden??/
    Sounds like you are working hard. The children must be lovely.
    Still missing you.
    Love you
    katexx

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