What did we do this summer?: Joy... Joy... Joy

Marc, Alex and the Kenyan mud

Marc, Karen and I were able to recruit two other volunteers to help us out with Faraja. Alex and Janet were originally stationed at another volunteer site but when they heard about Faraja they couldn't wait to help with our babies. They, like us, instantly fell in love. Because of the extra hands we are able to do a lot more around the house. In terms of collecting water, Marc and Alex are able to fill the water tank by lunchtime. Karen, Janet and I are able to finish the housework before the children even arrive home from school. You might not realize how much it means to have the extra help. When Alex and Janet are not with us the children have to pick up the slack in chores and collecting water. They don't have play time and if water is short they cannot wash themselves. The children have had time to be children these past couple of days. They play games, talk to each other and us, and teach us songs. Two of their favorite songs are "Joy, Joy,Joy" and "Jesus is my friend." I hope to be able to share some footage of them singing with you. When they break out in song for us it takes everything within me not to cry.

Janet playing with Michael

The children have all been sick lately so we decided teach the children how to be more healthy. Today we mopped and scrubbed the house from top to bottom with bleach and water. We taught the children how to sneeze and cough into their sleeves and to wash their hands with soap after. Its very little things that we believe can save a lot of money in doctors costs and medicine for Momma in the long run.