I have wrapped up my stay at Watoto Wa Baraka (WWB) orphanage here in Kenya. I wrote about my anxiety going into my second stay here, and I still don’t know that I’ve formed a conclusion on the second time around: it was definitely different. I have a few more posts about my time at […]
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Sole Purpose: I Need Your Help!
Okay, first you can smack me. I’ve been doing some work for the fundraising side of my website Sole Purpose and have yet to update you. I have already made a donation to a charity focusing on education. And I will be sure to go into a lengthy explanation in the near future! But for […]
The Waiting Game in Kenya
Listen carefully, as this is one of my greatest pieces of travel advice: If you don’t have patience, don’t come to Kenya. Most of you who read this travel blog come from modern countries. You make an appointment if you want to go to the doctor or get your hair cut. If someone is more […]
Visiting with Friends in Kenya
Note: I am currently volunteering at Watoto Wa Baraka Orphanage in Kenya for the second time. Fridah and Agnes are two women who worked for the organization during my first visit in 2008. April 20: Visit at Fridah’s House This morning I spent 2 hours assisting with laundry. I signed up for laundry duty, knowing […]
All Things are Possible from Your Seat on the Matatu
April 24: Out for a run This morning I got up and went for a run. On the one hand it was nice because it hasn’t rained in several days, but on the other hand I felt like I was gasping for air. I think it’s a higher altitude here. The dirt roads are very […]
Slow Communications & Food Theft
April 22: Field Work I left Watoto Wa Baraka orphanage at 8:30 with Erick, our field worker. We were walking to Ciumbu and Mihango to visit several of the sponsor children. This Saturday we had planned our monthly sponsor event, where the sponsored children come to collect food and supplies. Unfortunately, due to a death […]