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10-9-04
It’s Saturday afternoon- my day off, and I slept in ‘til noon- it was great! I think after you’re here for a while, you adjust to the noise, and learn to sleep through anything.
The oldest kids are on midterm break, and have been home for a couple of days now. Lucy(16) came home from boarding school on Thursday. We’ve had fun, and I’ve gotten to spend more time with the older boys. Last night we played “basketball” until the hoop fell down, and had to be re-duct taped to the wall. It’s really good for them to have a break… they’re under a lot of pressure to do well in school, particularly the oldest kids in standard 7 (equivalent of 7th grade)- Peter, Johana, and Zawadi. These three even have to go to school on Saturdays to prepare for their exams, which will determine whether they go on to standard 8.
Yesterday, Janefer and I took Baby Hope to the doctor for her 3 month check-up. The clinic was definitely a little different than ones in the U.S., but seemed to be pretty nice. He said that she has bronchitis, and prescribed an antibiotic to prevent infection. She’s only gained half as much weight as she should have in the last month, we’re not really sure why. We’ll take her back in a week. Most of the kids (and I) are still a little sick, now they can’t stop coughing. George has it the worst, but seems to be a little better today.
A few days ago, I needed to do some laundry. All I have to wash is my own underwear, because the ladies who do the laundry for GCC wash my stuff too. Usually I
just wash my stuff in the bathroom sink, but I thought I’d go outside and try doing laundry like they do… standing up, bent over a tub on the ground. After 15 minutes, my back hurt so bad that I could hardly stand back up… I was feeling pretty pathetic, because Veronica (“Sho sho”- grandma), Khiziah, and Mama Rose spend four or five hours like that every day. They’re also a lot older than I am! So anyway, I learned that the sink really is best, and gained a new respect for the three of them.
Hannah (2 ½) is really funny in the mornings. She’s not a morning person, so I understand how she feels. For almost an hour after she wakes up, she just stands or sits there with her little arms crossed. She has a frown and blank stare, and she won’t move or talk to anyone. After a while she’s just fine. She also won’t eat… I guess she’s never been a big eater, but it’s been worse the last couple of weeks. If anyone has any creative ideas, let me know!
Thank you all so much for praying… This week has been much better than last week, and aside from being a little sick, I’m feeling a lot better about everything. God is good, and I’m learning a lot. This week, please pray for the kids and I, especially Hope, to get feeling better, and for the Church on the Rock Academy kids, who have exams starting Tuesday.
10-12-04
It’s Tuesday morning, and we had a busy weekend. The kids are back in school today (yesterday was the observance of Moi Day). Last night, the kids caught and killed one of the rabbits from the backyard… I was invited to come and watch, but had to turn them down. Wairimu (8) gave me a nice, detailed description of the whole process. Between that and a poorly-timed glance out the back door, I probably might as well have gone out and watched. They cooked it, and brought me the first piece.
Martin (12), George (10), and probably Vincent(12) are moving to the boys’ home in Nakuru in December. It’s because they haven’t been doing very well in school here, and education in Nakuru is much less expensive. For Vincent, it will depend on whether he passes his exams next month. Anyway, the boys are going to find out this week, and even though Nakuru is a good place, it’ll probably be a tough change for them. Could you please pray for them this week? Thanks.
I think that’s about it.
Love in Christ,
Jess
10-13-04
Sorry…Now it’s Wednesday and I’m finally getting this posted- the power’s been out several times over the last few days.
It’s Saturday afternoon- my day off, and I slept in ‘til noon- it was great! I think after you’re here for a while, you adjust to the noise, and learn to sleep through anything.
The oldest kids are on midterm break, and have been home for a couple of days now. Lucy(16) came home from boarding school on Thursday. We’ve had fun, and I’ve gotten to spend more time with the older boys. Last night we played “basketball” until the hoop fell down, and had to be re-duct taped to the wall. It’s really good for them to have a break… they’re under a lot of pressure to do well in school, particularly the oldest kids in standard 7 (equivalent of 7th grade)- Peter, Johana, and Zawadi. These three even have to go to school on Saturdays to prepare for their exams, which will determine whether they go on to standard 8.
Yesterday, Janefer and I took Baby Hope to the doctor for her 3 month check-up. The clinic was definitely a little different than ones in the U.S., but seemed to be pretty nice. He said that she has bronchitis, and prescribed an antibiotic to prevent infection. She’s only gained half as much weight as she should have in the last month, we’re not really sure why. We’ll take her back in a week. Most of the kids (and I) are still a little sick, now they can’t stop coughing. George has it the worst, but seems to be a little better today.
A few days ago, I needed to do some laundry. All I have to wash is my own underwear, because the ladies who do the laundry for GCC wash my stuff too. Usually I
just wash my stuff in the bathroom sink, but I thought I’d go outside and try doing laundry like they do… standing up, bent over a tub on the ground. After 15 minutes, my back hurt so bad that I could hardly stand back up… I was feeling pretty pathetic, because Veronica (“Sho sho”- grandma), Khiziah, and Mama Rose spend four or five hours like that every day. They’re also a lot older than I am! So anyway, I learned that the sink really is best, and gained a new respect for the three of them.
Hannah (2 ½) is really funny in the mornings. She’s not a morning person, so I understand how she feels. For almost an hour after she wakes up, she just stands or sits there with her little arms crossed. She has a frown and blank stare, and she won’t move or talk to anyone. After a while she’s just fine. She also won’t eat… I guess she’s never been a big eater, but it’s been worse the last couple of weeks. If anyone has any creative ideas, let me know!
Thank you all so much for praying… This week has been much better than last week, and aside from being a little sick, I’m feeling a lot better about everything. God is good, and I’m learning a lot. This week, please pray for the kids and I, especially Hope, to get feeling better, and for the Church on the Rock Academy kids, who have exams starting Tuesday.
10-12-04
It’s Tuesday morning, and we had a busy weekend. The kids are back in school today (yesterday was the observance of Moi Day). Last night, the kids caught and killed one of the rabbits from the backyard… I was invited to come and watch, but had to turn them down. Wairimu (8) gave me a nice, detailed description of the whole process. Between that and a poorly-timed glance out the back door, I probably might as well have gone out and watched. They cooked it, and brought me the first piece.
Martin (12), George (10), and probably Vincent(12) are moving to the boys’ home in Nakuru in December. It’s because they haven’t been doing very well in school here, and education in Nakuru is much less expensive. For Vincent, it will depend on whether he passes his exams next month. Anyway, the boys are going to find out this week, and even though Nakuru is a good place, it’ll probably be a tough change for them. Could you please pray for them this week? Thanks.
I think that’s about it.
Love in Christ,
Jess
10-13-04
Sorry…Now it’s Wednesday and I’m finally getting this posted- the power’s been out several times over the last few days.
posted by Jess at 2:18 AM
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