The children are doing well - very well, in fact. Everyone is happy, healthy and doing well in school. I stayed for awhile and talked to one of the teachers, who confirmed everything I saw.
When I got to the home, I was pleasantly surprised. Sho-Sho handed me the key to the office before I had to ask for it. The pantry had enough food for tonight and tomorrow, so I will be shopping early in the am to load up. The gates to the property have been installed, as requested. We have a new matron, Belinda, who I have been told is hard working and loves the children. Sho-Sho looks much more relaxed than she did in April, so I am pleased. The best news is that Agnes has been very agreeable since our meeting on May 1st - as long as this renewed attitude is here to stay, we'll be in good shape. I talked to her briefly, and she couldn't have been more pleasant. We would have met, but she was working with the authorities in Rongai to restore electricity to the home and Farmers. Evidently, transformers in the Kajiado District are now being stolen on a regular basis. Thus, there has been no electricity in the area for a week. The fact that Farmers and Agnes' home are without power is probably not a bad thing. I imagine the situation will be resolved in a more timely manner with Agnes to battle the authorities at Kenya Power.
I couldn't wait for the older children to get home from school, as a huge storm was brewing, and I wanted to beat it. Thus, there is not a lot of information to report this evening.... other than Jer and Papa are now able to ride their bike without training wheels!
10 children (a few I don't know!) in the back of Tony's car, getting a lift home from school:
For now, kwaheri and lala salama.
With love,
Simmie, Eva and Soila
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