...So the next part in this series comes after our friends, the Adams, arrived here for a whirlwind two week trip! We had some really amazing experiences with them, but one of the most touching days was when we visited I Afrika to deliver the gifts that had been so lovingly prepared.
The Adams are not new to I Afrika, they have supported this amazing boys home for some time, and it is because of this generous family that the boys got some much needed new mattresses over a year ago. It was so fun to be able to take them to meet Sarah, Opi, Karen, and the boys! Sharon had packed candy canes as a treat (you cannot get them here, so it was really special to share this rare flavor!), and Chuck and the boys came dressed ready to play soccer.
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| Tasting candy canes |
They also brought another special gift, 2
One World soccer balls. Have you heard about these? They are designed to be indestructible, as Opi said, I Afrika is the perfect place to test them...a typical ball lasts only two days there!
We were greeted by Ibrahim, or "Captain" as he was introduced because he was in charge of our tour. And he took this job very seriously. As always, it was an amazing time.
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| Ibrahim, our Captain, playing "heart and soul" on keyboard with Jonathan and Will |
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| A look inside one of the classrooms |
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| Looking from the school towards the soccer field on the left and shamba (garden) on the right |
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| A new toilet block, a great improvement over the original three latrines |
As always, we were treated to the latest acrobatic accomplishments...
A glimpse inside the dorms...
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Chuck and Sharon talking to "pastor" David,
who is now a mentor for the boys |
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| Cecily got really excited to pass out presents! |
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