The conversation was extremely varied. Aside from planning the Christmas party that is going to take place tomorrow, we covered many other subjects, such as, the promise of hamburgers coming to Kitale, the lack of lettuce here, cow impersonations, inflatable bicycles, and the possibility of getting a playground built at Mercy Home.
Hamburgers are exciting. The lack of lettuce is distressing. Cow impersonations are fun. Inflatable bicycles would be a genius way to avoid swimming for those who struggle with floatation. And a playground at Mercy Home is a perfectly legit thing to discuss at a team meeting.
Dane has done some work to find out the cost of such a project, and we have found that it would cost approximately $750 (Canadian). Our team feels that it would be a wonderful thing to have built before we leave, because the kids don’t really have anything recreational to play with. The five of us are willing to pool our resources and come up with the money to do this, however, I know that many of you have been wondering if there is any way that you can help. This would be the perfect way to assist the work being done here in Kenya, without having to physically be here. Please don’t feel ANY pressure to donate, and if you do want to give, don’t feel you have to go overboard. Something like $5-10 would be totally sufficient. The team will cover all the extra costs, so the playground will be built regardless!
Since my Gramma is coming to Kenya in 3 weeks (!!!) money can be sent to my parents by mail in the form of a cheque, or given to them in person, and then they can forward it to her.
Thank You!
1 comment:
Merry Christmas Candice!
Your team meetings sound very entertaining, yet productive. This playground project is really exciting. It will be great to be able to see the project in progress to completion, and to leave something special behind when you go.
I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and have lots of fun with all the kids. I am thinking of you and praying for you!
Love Em
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