Visiting a children's home in Nakuru

rs. Today I visited the Jacarande of Fans children's home in Nakuru, where I brought presents I still have from the "Kids to Kids" container from Switzerland. First the girls were shy, but then they realized what they got and they were all very happy. I wished I could send the smiles of these children by e-mail to all the Swiss children who helped to make these packages. But I definitely will forward all letters.

Taking care of the seedlings

rs. Today the women worked in the garden and cut the grass - manually as it is common here. Mama Peter and David took care of the seedlings. My mother used to say that you have to speak with the plants so that they will prosper. Hope they do it the same way in our Kenyan garden... (click on the picture to see it in large size)

Water and gymnastics are important

rs. Today's temperature is again very high with around 30°C. The mothers and their babies used the umbrella as a protection shield for the strong sun light. Our guard (Askari) chose the shadow of a tree to fulfill his duties to control the patients and the water station. We have to limit the water supply to 10 liters per person and we have to be sure that it only will be used for drinking purposes. The children are playing in the garden. We hope, to include also older people - grown ups - in future playing and gymnastic programs.

A full waiting room

rs. When I entered our clinic today, it was already full of patients. Victor completed the list of the vaccinated babies. In the waiting room I found a woman, who forgot her registration card, so we had to find out the details in our book. In the same room there was a mother with her baby that had a high fever.

Meeting Eddie's goat in Thugunui

ws. Today we went to Thugunui, where we also met the goat that Eddie got some weeks ago. As we are here on 2800 m it can be very hot so we made a little hut for the goat. Our guard Egidion takes care of the goat. His father was also present, but I cannot speak with him because he only speaks Kikuiu, which is a very difficult dialect.

Quiet Sunday

Today it was fairly quiet as usual on a Sunday. A woman waited with her daughter and a boy got an injection after being injured outside. I still had enough time to go home early and to relax a little. - Mama Matata