Hello everyone! Mark - I loved your message...it made me a little emotional actually...but thank you so much for that! It made me feel really good. And yes! I'm impressed you got all the way through that without even one swear word! So... We've finished our volunteering. Yesterday after we were at Junction, we went back up to the office. We pretty much just played with the kids for about 4 hours. It was fun, but also really sad at the same time, knowing it was the last time we would ever see them... We took A TONNE of pictures though, and got the names of our little girls so we could sponsor them. Mine is Jane Mueni. Friday night we put a couple hours into packing. It was NOT easy! And I'm not looking forward ... read more

Hello Hello Everyone... I feel a little more pressure to make good blog entries now the the town of Hickson is following! But thanks for passing that information on Bob! Hello to you as well Smelly! I did get both of the comments....but before the comments are displayed, I get the chance to review them...which is a great feature I think, considering some of the things you characters are probably thinking! hahah Thanks again for reminding me about the baseball game....don't worry...Carl wont let me forget it either. My boy Jeter is doing quite well though I hear...so at least I still have that! hahah. Have an awesome party on the 10th...and remember your off button!! Thank you so much for writing and following Nancy! It was really nice to hear from you! Lori....I mentioned to ... read more

Hello again everyone! So it was pointed out to me that my last blog entry didn't quite all make it onto the website. So I guess I will just start from where it left off... I was explaining that Mondays are used basically as a "drop" in day for anyone to come in and visit and talk with Kilonzi, Brittney and I. This Monday, Kilonzi organized a sort of business meeting. He had some of the ladies bring some jewelry that they make with them to the office to show Brittney and I. The idea is that we are hoping to be able to sell some of it back in Canada in the future. They make some really nice stuff! But the problem is, that nobody here has any money to buy any of it! So ... read more

Hello Again Everyone!! Thanks again for the comments!! They are hilarious!! Thanks for writing Joan! And I'm assuming Ms. Miller got the e-mail address from you, so thanks for sharing that with her!! Pete - I'm assuming you are 'canadianhiker@hotmail.com' and if you think we stand out in those pictures....you should see how much we stand out walking around... It's quite strange... oh and so far no killing and eating dinner all within a 1 hour span. Acutally most meals are vegetarian here! I fit in quite well (in that way....LOL). Thanks so much for writing Debbie and Michelle!! I'm so happy to hear that Alyssa enjoyed my East Side Marios tip...that one will serve her well!! Tell her I've got lots more up my sleeve, if she's interested! And Brodie will be thrilled to have ... read more

Hello again everyone! Thanks so much for the comments! I love reading them. (as you can imagine) things are quite different here and it is really nice to hear from home! I will start with Saturday - Saturday was wedding day! Pastor Margaret (our host mom)'s nephew was getting married. A Kenyan wedding is a VERY BIG DEAL! Brittney and I were so excited we were able to take part in the event. It is basically an all day event. The ENTIRE community attends! It was really cool...lots of singing and dancing! The church ceremony went until about 1:00 and then we all went to the reception. Everyone was fed and the speeches and gifts were next. There was more singing and dancing...and then MORE singing and dancing! It was great. Afterwards when we were walking ... read more