Today, Monday, 6/28/10, we had our first full day at the school. The kids all greeted us with clapping and singing. And then performed for about an hour, singing, dancing, drumming, etc. The doctors/nurses saw about 150 kids (wow!) most of whom were pretty healthy, but lots of ring worm and some skin/respiratory problems but few serious illnesses. Laura, Karen, Will (C.), Jeanette, Katherine and Hailey were working there. All the kids were weighed, measured, lots of ears cleaned, and they all got a piece of candy for their good behavior!
We gave out all 700 goodie bags and need to make a few more tonight. We also pumped up about 1/2 the soccer balls and we shall distribute tomorrow. The kids were very excited about soccer jerseys and cleats, and the boys team will play an important game at the end of the week with their new stuff. Tonight we have dinner with all the teachers, and tomorrow head back to the school to bring books, and more school supplies.
We are all in awe of the spirit of the center and being plugged into it. Beauty & joy are hard to come by in the Mathare Valley, but they are alive and well at the Mercy Care Centre.
The internet is hard to find, and we will try to update again tomorrow.
How wonderful to read about your first day at the MCC. I am inspired and humbled to think about how this coming together of cultures and the friendships that will be formed will so profoundly affect both those from Lynchburg and those at the MCC.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you provide beauty to them and they to you. one day I'm going with you. Godspeed in all your good works. sbr
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