My friend Jackie who works here told me this evening about the conversation she had with our oldest girls. She recounted the way they expressed their gratitude for being at WT, how fortunate they are, especially next to the other orphans they know at school, and how much they love Uncle Tony and Auntie Simmie. They told her about the opportunities they have been given, how proud they are of themselves because of their progress in school, and how much they love their brothers and sisters. It was heartwarming to hear Jackie tell me this, though it's not as if gratitude is not written on every single child's face. They are incredibly polite and respectful of one another, strangers and their peers. They are an impressive group, indeed.
Josie is 7. She was crowing to me about her WatotoWorld shirt today. Whenever we go out on a trip, the children dress in their WW t-shirts. They love dressing alike and I think it sets a good precedent. They exude such a sense of pride.
The kids had a ball today....I ran back and forth with them between the pool and the tire swings, and by 5:30, they were absolutely beat. The clouds behind us were growing larger and and more ominous by the second, so I sent them back quickly with Mutinda when I saw the first flash of lightening.
My favorite of the day: Peter. Relaxing like an old man, minus an umbrella drink in his hand :-)
It was a wonderful day with the children...one cut short now by the weather, flickering lights and the threat of losing electricity. Bring on the rain, we need it badly!
Tomorrow will bring more fun, of course!
Lala salama from Kenya,
Simmie, Rita, Joshua and Joseph
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