A day in Shompole

Sopa! Jambo! Hello! (From Rebecca Hanai)

Those are three different ways to say hello here in Kenya. Today was our first work day here in Shompole, and boy was it incredible. After leaving the beautiful Massai Lodge, we traveled 3 and a half hours through the mountains of Kenya and Tanzania, passing lakes filled with flamingos and even eating lunch at the site of the movie, "the constant gardner," we reached our current destination Shompole. Our camp site is beautiful and brown, 3-4 people per tent and a wonderful eating tent. Just a mile east is our work site, the School of Shompole. We have three projects at the moment, planting a live fence, fixing a school house, and making cement. Work can simply never be boring because we are surrounded by the happiest people on earth. The children attending the school are always so eager to meet you and hold your hand. Their smiles keep us motivated, and knowing that we are making an impact on their school is truly the best part of this all. Not only are the students incredible, but the staff and parents of Shompole are so helpful and make our working experience just so much better. We truly are so blessed to be a part of a community that is so loving and welcoming.

Now to all those mothers out there, we are being fed so well. The food, tea, snacks, are always fresh and incredible. There have been no injuries and everyone is staying hydrated.

Shout-outs:

Everyone says: HIII MOMMY AND DADDY!

Roc: Miss and love you Ray and Kids!

Ski: Hello wonderful family, miss and love you!

Tiffany: TT loves TM

Ms. Wyatt (aka Nado): Misses everyone she loves! (If you were wondering, Nado is Swahili for "tall woman")

Nurse B: Love you Hubby!

Hope everyone is having an peaceful Thursday, we are thinking about you every day!