Maddison House

Friday was a busy day. James who is part of the Fadhili Group came to collect me at about 8.30. Today was the day to put in to play the setting up of Maddison house. First stop was one of the large warehouse style shops here, where we shopped for bedding, cooking equipment, towels to name a few. I even spoke to the Manager there, explained that we were helping set up a new orphanage in memory of my daughter, asked him for a discount which he graciously did. Next stop to collect 10 new bunk beds. James tried to buy a sofa, but we think they noticed a white face and put the prices up, James will try again at a later date.

The area where the orphanage is is very rural a long way from any towns, people just stop and stare at me as it seems to be very rare that they see a white person some people have never seen one. It so nice, I smile and wave and they crack a lovely smile back at me. We stopped at some point, and I could see people especially children watching me I would go and say hello which made every one laugh at the way I spoke. Great fun.

We arrived at Maddison House just around dinner time, by now we had been joined by the young lady who be living there looking after the children , she seemed very excited and loved the place.

The army of people who had come with us to help, set about putting up the beds, whilst the girls did the cleaning. Nothing new there then!!!!

James had organised a spit cooked Goat for dinner with Maize, I love Goat, it was cooked to perfection. Thanks James!!!

Time all too soon ran away from us and we had to had back to town, the journey takes about an hour and half each way.

It was hopefully an exciting day for the Fadhili group as this is their very first orphanage!!!!!

Friday night was very enjoyable, one of the girls is going home soon and was having a farewell party, we had pizza and a beer ( well maybe 2,3 who was counting!!!! )

Today is Saturday, I had decided in the week I was going to Nairobi with Kim and another friend as I had to collect something I had ordered, the girls for one reason or another could not make it so I bit the bullet and went alone.

On the journey going out a man got on to the bus to preach, the conductor was on board and was having none of it. It got nasty, the conductor was really having a go at the chap, pushing and pulling him, then really giving him what for, the preacher just would not get off. Every one was shouted and having some input into the situation. Some sticking up for the preacher others just wanting to get on with the journey.

When I got in to down town Nairobi I lost my way, could not remember how to get to where I wanted to go, had been once but with Grace my host. So decided to pop into a Wimpey ( yes there have them here!!!) have a drink and relax a little.

Asked a security guard where the Massai Market was, he was a great help and I was soon there. Soon as you get to the gates people will just not leave you alone they want you to follow them and look at there stall, another person will shout to get your attention, could be 5/6 men just trying to get you to shop with them. Today I am afraid I gave them a bit of a tough time, told them to leave off and just stormed inside the gates. Found the stall I needed, which was helped by the fact that it was on the wall opposite the entrance, got what I needed and headed for the small buses to come home. We had all just crammed on when it stopped and the driver was arrested!!!!!

Still every cloud has a silver lining the next bus had a little t.v which showed some old goals from Theirry Henry and Berkamp heaven!!!!!!!!!!!!

The rains have finally come, it rained early on today and again this afternoon, that is such good news here.

Must go, need to get some things in for Mamma Tunza orphanage, I am going to their Sunday worship tomorrow. After that I will give out some fresh pineapple juice with food, followed by giving out of clothes that I have sorted from their store room, there will be about 80 children there. Should be lots of fun.

Hope everyone has a good weekend,

As always please excuse my terrible spelling.

Jane