It's so hard to know where to starat or even where to continue.  Every moment of every day has been a new joy for the senses and for the soul.  Monday was our first day with children at Ngateo School.  I was excited to be part of the reading classes.  the best part was when Jonathan and Jackline and I read about pandas... just the three of us.   I, also, met a young man named Samuel who is quite communicative and such fun to talk to.  But, better yet, the second day, Samuel wrote my name on  the blackboard when I came into the room without any prompting.  Again,  I had an opportunity to listen to children read  Wednesday, I moved over to art.  The creativity of the children is such a joy to experience.  Each of them has his or her individual talents.  One student spent the bulk of the time sketching, even though the lesson was in putting paint to paper.  His shading and detail were wonderful.  But the best part was when David Nelson instructed the class to "draw big," using a still life as a model and a student in the front row drew and painted an elephant.  Perhaps sometimes what we say looses something in the translation.
Our afternoons were wonderful, too, though differently.  Monday afternoon we had the honor of visiting the boma of the family of a young lady two of our group have adopted.  We were served goat and chai, and it was excellent.  We were given a tour of the boma.  many pictures were taken.
Tuesday we shopped at the market.  My what an experience???  I was so glad to have David and Mary and Elizabeth.  I'd still be shopping, or lost in one of the wonderful booths.
Then, on Wednesday we went to an orphanage.  The children sang to us and counted to one hundred.  They were adorable.  One little boy, younger than the others, was crouched in front of me while the "students" were singing.  I could only resest the urge to pick him up for a few minutes.  What a joy to be holding and snuggling with this beautiful child...  and what mixed emotions realizing that all of these beautiful children are orphans.
We have eaten at most interesting places...  all good food and better conversation.
All in all....  to date, the best part still is the children and an increasing affirmation that one must count one's blessings.