Well I have made it back home.
Matt was at the airport to welcome me home, it was so good to see him!! He came through the barriers to come and get me which was so great.
The adventure has come to and end. I would not have missed it for the world!!! I had a learning curve about Kenya and myself.
Thank you to all those who have followed my blog.
I will be talking about Kenya always.
There are some great people there who I hope to see again next year, as I hope to visit Maddison House to see the Children who are living there , catch up with Aunty Betty (Matron) .
So i will just pass on my love to everyone both here and in Kenya, love to all of you. Keep happy, love life.
In memory of you Maddison , our lovely little girl!!! Fly high, Laugh loud!!!!!!!!
Monday, 6 April 2009
Friday, 3 April 2009
Nearly goodbye Kenya
Jambo
Today I have been shopping for things that I think will benefit the Children that will soon be staying at Maddison House. They are just waiting for the last few things to be done , then the doors will be open. Sadly not before I go, that would have been a miracle because so much work was needed to be done first.
Kim one of the volunteers that I met at the airport the day I arrived, she has spent all her time there. Well done to her. There has been no running water, no electricity and no where to cook. She has done a really good job.
Saw James earlier today he showe me a photo of the sign that is being erected at the house, it looked great.
I must say a big thank you to him for his support in achieving so much in such a short time, and also for his supprt in generally whilst I have been in Kenya. The other fadhilli workers, James,Joe, Cleo,Bonnie and Mike have done a good job. (sorry if I have missed anyone) All of them have always had a smile on their faces and have supported the volunteers very well. Nothing has been too much trouble. THANK YOU SO MUCH !!! It really has been appreciated.
Tonight we are having a 'bit of a do' at Rachael's ,the hosts home as I go home Sunday but dont want a late night Saturday. Should be a good do knowing her as I do, little bit like a kindred spirit.
Matt thank you for being so supportive on my wish to come to Kenya. I cannot wait to see you.
The Kenyan people, although they are struggling, have always been so pleasant to me and other volunteers. I have never seen any one loose their temper, unless of course they are behind a wheel. Boy the driving is crazy here but so funny I would so like a go!!! It is amazing that there are so few accidents. I have only seen one while I have been here. It is a free for all.
Kenyan people seem to just want to make us feel happy, they will do most things to help us. We are very often asked for money but this is done in a dignified way, if money is not given they do not vent any feelings to you, but if some thing is given no matter how small the graditude is so freely given.
As I reflect the journey had been challenging, with lots of different emotions. sometimes all at the same time. The tears and the laughter have been so worth it.
Tomorrow I will go to Maddison House for the last time, to say goodbye to the people I have met there. Pastor John, his wife (forgive me names I am not good with) their children, Aunty Betty (Matron)
I do not think I will have chance to Blog again.
Some people I will see again quite soon back in England, others (Kenya) I may never see again.
So with mixed feelings I say goodbye, keep well, keep smiling.
Its goodnight from me xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Goodbye Kenya I will not forget you!!!
Today I have been shopping for things that I think will benefit the Children that will soon be staying at Maddison House. They are just waiting for the last few things to be done , then the doors will be open. Sadly not before I go, that would have been a miracle because so much work was needed to be done first.
Kim one of the volunteers that I met at the airport the day I arrived, she has spent all her time there. Well done to her. There has been no running water, no electricity and no where to cook. She has done a really good job.
Saw James earlier today he showe me a photo of the sign that is being erected at the house, it looked great.
I must say a big thank you to him for his support in achieving so much in such a short time, and also for his supprt in generally whilst I have been in Kenya. The other fadhilli workers, James,Joe, Cleo,Bonnie and Mike have done a good job. (sorry if I have missed anyone) All of them have always had a smile on their faces and have supported the volunteers very well. Nothing has been too much trouble. THANK YOU SO MUCH !!! It really has been appreciated.
Tonight we are having a 'bit of a do' at Rachael's ,the hosts home as I go home Sunday but dont want a late night Saturday. Should be a good do knowing her as I do, little bit like a kindred spirit.
Matt thank you for being so supportive on my wish to come to Kenya. I cannot wait to see you.
The Kenyan people, although they are struggling, have always been so pleasant to me and other volunteers. I have never seen any one loose their temper, unless of course they are behind a wheel. Boy the driving is crazy here but so funny I would so like a go!!! It is amazing that there are so few accidents. I have only seen one while I have been here. It is a free for all.
Kenyan people seem to just want to make us feel happy, they will do most things to help us. We are very often asked for money but this is done in a dignified way, if money is not given they do not vent any feelings to you, but if some thing is given no matter how small the graditude is so freely given.
As I reflect the journey had been challenging, with lots of different emotions. sometimes all at the same time. The tears and the laughter have been so worth it.
Tomorrow I will go to Maddison House for the last time, to say goodbye to the people I have met there. Pastor John, his wife (forgive me names I am not good with) their children, Aunty Betty (Matron)
I do not think I will have chance to Blog again.
Some people I will see again quite soon back in England, others (Kenya) I may never see again.
So with mixed feelings I say goodbye, keep well, keep smiling.
Its goodnight from me xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Goodbye Kenya I will not forget you!!!
Thursday, 2 April 2009
Jambo
Hi
Yesterday one of the volunteers wanted to go in to the city, which is about 45 mins from where we are, she needed company as she did not feel confident to go alone.
She wanted to find some pressies to take home so thats the first thing we did, took a while, eventually all done. We decided to have a treat a Coke float, so nice , so cold!!!!!
We both decided that we would like to see the exhibition called 'Kenya burning' pictures and accounts of the rioting that took place early 2007. We knew we had seen the place on the way down on the bus.
It never happened , we asked directions, but when we got to the place it was the wrong museum we had failed to realise there were two. We will do it when we go again on Saturday.
The next stop was to take a broken mobile phone back to the supplier, again we were not sure where it was, we asked a young guy who said he was going that way and to 'tag' along. 6 miles later!!!!!!! we arrive, just for us to be told that she has been using the wrong charger !!!
Still I shall be fit after this adventure, I walk almost everywhere, except into the City or to Maddison House which is over a hour away. I will work up to that.
The electricity kept going off early evening not for too long though.
No running water in the house so no showers or toilet flushing.
I really wish I had bought some music with me I have missed not having anything to listen to.
One of the girls has Malaria she has just been diagnosed today its her 21st birthday poor thing.
Well its starting to get dark so I will make my way back home for curfew. I really hate the staying in drives me mad!!!!
Love to all
xxxx
Yesterday one of the volunteers wanted to go in to the city, which is about 45 mins from where we are, she needed company as she did not feel confident to go alone.
She wanted to find some pressies to take home so thats the first thing we did, took a while, eventually all done. We decided to have a treat a Coke float, so nice , so cold!!!!!
We both decided that we would like to see the exhibition called 'Kenya burning' pictures and accounts of the rioting that took place early 2007. We knew we had seen the place on the way down on the bus.
It never happened , we asked directions, but when we got to the place it was the wrong museum we had failed to realise there were two. We will do it when we go again on Saturday.
The next stop was to take a broken mobile phone back to the supplier, again we were not sure where it was, we asked a young guy who said he was going that way and to 'tag' along. 6 miles later!!!!!!! we arrive, just for us to be told that she has been using the wrong charger !!!
Still I shall be fit after this adventure, I walk almost everywhere, except into the City or to Maddison House which is over a hour away. I will work up to that.
The electricity kept going off early evening not for too long though.
No running water in the house so no showers or toilet flushing.
I really wish I had bought some music with me I have missed not having anything to listen to.
One of the girls has Malaria she has just been diagnosed today its her 21st birthday poor thing.
Well its starting to get dark so I will make my way back home for curfew. I really hate the staying in drives me mad!!!!
Love to all
xxxx
Wednesday, 1 April 2009
Its me again
Hi all.
Im sorry I have not been on to the blog recently, I took a nose dive on Sunday.
I went along to the Orphanage as planned on Sunday, attended the Sunday worship. The numbers of the children were smaller as the ones that come on a daily basis were not there.
There is a girl called Agnes who i have seen very little but was aware of. Well anyway she was on the front row of the service and I was facing her it hit me hard to see that she seemed to be suffering from the very same symptoms that Maddison had quite late on in her illness. It knocked me for six.
After the service I made it me business to spend some time with her, during which I became convinced that she may have a brain tumor.
The day was hard as she wanted to dance with me and with tears in my eyes I did this trying to steadier her as we did so. It was hard in both ways as I was sad for her and how she was struggling and that it felt that I was dancing with Maddie. Agnes by the way is about the same age and height as Maddison was.
Any way I decided I could not go back, could not let the kids see the difference that would be in me, as luck would have it a volunteer who had been before arrived at the orphanage, the children ran out to greet her. During the day I spoke to the new volunteer at length about Agnes and the thoughts that I was having, she will take over and do what I am unable. She will organise a scan for her, and on the flight to Kenya she had met a doctor who was going to volunteer in Tanzania, she said she will contact him and ask him to come and meet Agnes. I feel really bad , the only positive I can take is that I may have spotted something in Agnes that some how can be helped, if nothing else the Orphange will have the information they need to understand what is happening to Agnes and how to help her through it.
Most of my prayers are with Agnes, maybe some of you will keep her in yours.
Yesterday I went to the Maddison House to see how things were coming on. Some people came to visit to see what it was all about one of them is a lady who has an orphanage which has too many children so they will be at the house when it opens.
The opening all depends on the electricity being put on they have promised this week but it is a big job and this is Kenya time!!!!!!
Saturday I will go up for the last time before I leave, there will be a sign erected to show it is called Maddison house, along with the Fadhili name as this is their very first orphanage.
Well must go now as I have walked about 6 miles today and am flagging.
Hi to my Mum and Dad, I understand that their neighbour Jo, is printing off my blog and showing her. THANK YOU JO!!!!!
Love to all my family and friends, thank you for looking at the Blog.
Hope every one is well and enjoying life. Its a precious old thing!!!!!
Love Jane xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
As usually let me off with spelling etc.,
Im sorry I have not been on to the blog recently, I took a nose dive on Sunday.
I went along to the Orphanage as planned on Sunday, attended the Sunday worship. The numbers of the children were smaller as the ones that come on a daily basis were not there.
There is a girl called Agnes who i have seen very little but was aware of. Well anyway she was on the front row of the service and I was facing her it hit me hard to see that she seemed to be suffering from the very same symptoms that Maddison had quite late on in her illness. It knocked me for six.
After the service I made it me business to spend some time with her, during which I became convinced that she may have a brain tumor.
The day was hard as she wanted to dance with me and with tears in my eyes I did this trying to steadier her as we did so. It was hard in both ways as I was sad for her and how she was struggling and that it felt that I was dancing with Maddie. Agnes by the way is about the same age and height as Maddison was.
Any way I decided I could not go back, could not let the kids see the difference that would be in me, as luck would have it a volunteer who had been before arrived at the orphanage, the children ran out to greet her. During the day I spoke to the new volunteer at length about Agnes and the thoughts that I was having, she will take over and do what I am unable. She will organise a scan for her, and on the flight to Kenya she had met a doctor who was going to volunteer in Tanzania, she said she will contact him and ask him to come and meet Agnes. I feel really bad , the only positive I can take is that I may have spotted something in Agnes that some how can be helped, if nothing else the Orphange will have the information they need to understand what is happening to Agnes and how to help her through it.
Most of my prayers are with Agnes, maybe some of you will keep her in yours.
Yesterday I went to the Maddison House to see how things were coming on. Some people came to visit to see what it was all about one of them is a lady who has an orphanage which has too many children so they will be at the house when it opens.
The opening all depends on the electricity being put on they have promised this week but it is a big job and this is Kenya time!!!!!!
Saturday I will go up for the last time before I leave, there will be a sign erected to show it is called Maddison house, along with the Fadhili name as this is their very first orphanage.
Well must go now as I have walked about 6 miles today and am flagging.
Hi to my Mum and Dad, I understand that their neighbour Jo, is printing off my blog and showing her. THANK YOU JO!!!!!
Love to all my family and friends, thank you for looking at the Blog.
Hope every one is well and enjoying life. Its a precious old thing!!!!!
Love Jane xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
As usually let me off with spelling etc.,
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