...it's time that we embrace it ALL! (Burbish, I miss your HUGS!)
Family and friends who have made generous donations to my travels in Kenya this summer... THANK YOU. I am sending my regards from Nairobi. Time is indeed a valuable resource. It come time to say goodbye to all our dear friends in Ukwala leaving behind many inspiring and wonderful people still hard at work.
I would like to mention that I am extremely excited that you have been reading my blog. I have really enjoyed keeping this and I can safely say that I have given 110% to embracing the languages and wonderful culture here in Kenya. I have learned so very much over since arriving here 5 short weeks ago including how to walk very far distances balancing a basket on my head (full of school related supplies, a water bottle and whatever else I think I need on a particular day) while exchanging some greetings in Luo. I wish I could describe how many stunned faces and happy old ladies I have passed over the past three weeks. This acquired skill was, no doubt, quickly became one of my most enjoyable hobbies as I was constantly being engaged in conversation because of it!
Furaha sana (I am so very happy!) to have spent this crucial deciding point in my life in an environment so completely removed from anything I dreamed imaginable. I couldn't have made it here without the support that came from all my family and friends, so really, ASANTE SANA, THANK YOU. I am inspired!!
Over the 9 hours I just spent Easy Coaching back from Ukwala (costing just over 14$ Canadian I might add), I found myself captivated by the book that I am currently reading (A Thousand Sisters)* and my fascination for this green luscious environment that is Africa. I am already mapping out my return and I have not even left yet. A wonderful motivation to return is Everline - a dear friend and true inspiration throughout this experience of a lifetime. Simply put, Everline in one phrase, through the difficulties, you learn. She has an amazing attitude, she is completely reliable and she gives great advice. She is a trained teacher who is currently doing field work with HIV victims. Her dream is to continue studying community health, nursing, and counseling. She thanks you Jessica for your kind donation towards her education!
As I read and reread the handwritten letters from a couple dozen of students who are being sponsored at Humwened Secondary School, all I can do is smile. These students are inspiring, they have extremely bright ideas and unimaginable life experiences. They are so very anxious to learn more about their sponsors and more about Canada, in general.
Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you are interested in sponsoring one of these students. It's never too early to think about it. Spread the word that SEED Canada is having an extreme impact on bright, rural youth in the Ugenja District in Kenya as well as in Zambia. (Currently SEED is sponsoring over 170 students and these are old stats!) These students may be completely
removed from the outside world, but, then so are we. While most Canadians including myself live to survive, most rural Kenyans are survive to live. It is our time to help. Come on Canada~
www.seedcan.net - SEED Canada needs your help!
Thank you for reading. See you soon everyone!
