Monday, September 8, 2008

What's happenin' at Nice View!

On Monday we stayed around Nice View. As you can see the new classroom is just about completed! The windows and glass were put it and they look fantastic and the kids are getting real excited to finally be in it for testing. Just imagine, they are excited to test because they will be in a new classroom! The class 8 students are feeling a bit more relaxed knowing that it is almost a certainty they will be able to stay here for Form 1. Mutie (the night watchman) has begun working on the shamba and the sukamawiki (a form of spinach) is looking great. As a matter of fact they picked some for dinner Monday night! He is getting the shamba ready for tomatoes, potatoes, carrots and several other foods. It’s in a great area and has lots of water so it should be quite fruitful. While walking around the compound I came across this cool looking bug – just a neat photo!

On Mondays after school a group of girls, along with Teacher Evelyn, get together for a dance club. They learn different moves, talk and just relax after school before starting homework. They’ve invited the boys but they don’t get into it as much as the girls! But the girls love moving to the music and they got to see that this mzungu really doesn’t have any rhythm! It was fun trying to learn some of their moves but it really showed my age and I’m lucky I didn’t throw my back out! I think this is a great way for the women at the Academy to get involved in these girls lives and help them during these tumultuous, developing years. It helps them de-stress for awhile and clear their minds in preparation for studying and allows a relaxed atmosphere for challenging talks. Please pray for these beautiful girls and young women to become strong Christian women who can change the course of this country.

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