I asked three people if they wanted to be pen pals, and then at the end of the day 40 PEOPLE ended up with their name on my list. So, if you'd like a pen pal, I would love to give you one! They asked me to match them up with some people. They can write in English, mostly using small words. I think that if we write to them their English and writing skills will improve. So, again, if you'd like a pen pal just e-mail me: ambaleigh@yahoo.com. I would be happy to give you one :)
We kind of had a little closing ceremony with all of the kids (VBS and Youth Camp). We sang all of the songs we learned. A few students spoke about what they learned. Jamie called Stephanie and I up to speak, and I wasn't really prepared. Plus, there was like 500 people out there! Then it was time to go. A few cried, everyone gave hugs. Everyone said "I'll miss you and I love you". Everyone swarmed all of the people with cameras, so I have a lot of pictures of us all together. It's sad leaving. I mean, we still have six days, b
ut we've formed such great bonds with these kids. I hope they remember us! After we said our goodbyes we headed to a soccer field. Some people played. I wanted to, but only eleven were allowed on the "Muzungu Team". It started raining anyways. So, here I am now!
ut we've formed such great bonds with these kids. I hope they remember us! After we said our goodbyes we headed to a soccer field. Some people played. I wanted to, but only eleven were allowed on the "Muzungu Team". It started raining anyways. So, here I am now! I've finally gotten to the point were going home is going to be INCREDIBLY difficult. I feel so comfortable here. I feel God tugging on my heart strings, calling me to the missions field. I'm still not quite sure. I'm going to pray about it. My love for Africa has grown (it was already causing my heart to just about burst at the seams when I left the U.S.). Why go on vacation when you can go on a mission trip?
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Tonight's meeting was very powerful. We spent a lot of time talking about highs and lows. A major low that took everyone by surprise and took away almost everyones breath was about a twelve year old boy. While some people from our team were driving back to the hotel they saw a van, it's windshield smashed, with a boy lying on the ground. He was dead... hit by that very van. Kenya drivers are crazy. It's a dirt road, and dust is flying, so you can't see anything. I bet the driver feels awful... so if you're reading this, will you just say a prayer for the little boy, and his family, and maybe even the driver. Death is a tough thing to deal with.
Tonight's meeting was very powerful. We spent a lot of time talking about highs and lows. A major low that took everyone by surprise and took away almost everyones breath was about a twelve year old boy. While some people from our team were driving back to the hotel they saw a van, it's windshield smashed, with a boy lying on the ground. He was dead... hit by that very van. Kenya drivers are crazy. It's a dirt road, and dust is flying, so you can't see anything. I bet the driver feels awful... so if you're reading this, will you just say a prayer for the little boy, and his family, and maybe even the driver. Death is a tough thing to deal with.
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