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Ohhh, bubble wrap!

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How many of you have sat popping bubble wrap?  I admit I love doing it!  While packing for our last trip in 2008 we wrapped several things in bubble wrap, so when we unpacked that was pretty much the first thing the kids took from the garbage pile!

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That’s all I  heard that day was pop, pop, pop!  Then when it was all ‘popped’ out they rolled it up, used the tape from the boxes and made balls.  They are pretty clever and use whatever is around to make toys – whether that be empty water bottles, boxes or bubble wrap.

When we move to Kenya I’m hoping to start an arts and craft program at Nice View Academy, either after school or on the weekend.  I remember with my own children having such a fun time talking while making crafts, so I’m excited to spend time with the kids at Nice View doing the same thing!

Coloring project ideas

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While we were in Kenya (2008) we had a coloring project with all the classes at Nice View Academy. Here are a couple of examples from the Nursery and Pre-Unit classes.

I’m still trying to figure out what to do with them – any suggestions? I have around 300 pictures! Maybe have a contest to choose the favorites out of the classes and make a calendar? Auction off the favorites on e-bay or some other venue?

I made sure each picture was “signed by the artist”! They had a fun time not only because they were able to get out of regular school work for one hour but

When we return I’m planning on doing this more often and to find other craft projects to do with the kids on a regular basis. I have a friend in Nakuru, Kenya (Hi Kate!) who is very crafty – in a good way! I’ll probably hit her up for some neat ideas once we are in Kenya. You can see what they are doing in Kenya at A Future and A Hope.

Please comment with any suggestions you may have for the drawings and thanks in advance for your ideas!

Reminiscing

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We were going through some papers we brought back with us from Kenya. Yea I know it’s been months, but they were all letters, pictures and drawings that the kids sent back with us. We just weren’t sure where to put them!

I am in the process of putting some of the students artwork onto the website in an Art Gallery. We have some talented artists at Nice View Academy!

The entire student body drew pictures of whatever they wanted. Most were of their home or Nice View. This drawing is from Damaris who was in Pre-Unit (Kindergarten).

Eric Musembi, Gideon’s son, gave us a story. It reminds me that the grass is not greener on the other side!

“Kigo Kigoi had been in Kareru Prison for many years. One day the prison guard forgot to close the back gate. Kigo saw a van that had come to collect kitchen waste. He crept onto the back. He wanted to escape. When it stopped after an hour, Kigo was shocked to find himself in yet another prison–Giture Maximum Security Prison.”

It also reminds me that God can use me right where I am. I trust Him and rely on Him to direct me and this ministry. Thank you for your prayers of encouragement and support.

Such concentration!

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Our coloring project is finally over. Ruth was a huge help to me in that area. I was updating the website a bit (check out the new students who are looking for sponsors at Nice View Academy) while Ruth went to a couple classrooms for me. We have some wonderful artists and I loved the concentration of the Nursery students!

I’ve also handed out a few more beanies! They are a huge success – I’m keeping a few here for next trip (but I’ll always take more!)

The younger ones don’t really understand the passage of time, but the older students do and they are asking us to postpone our return flight for a few days! Especially the Class 8 students who won’t be here next year for school. It’s sad but I told one girl that I knew no matter where she was she would do something great with her life as long as she trusts God to lead her. I see future leaders in these kids and it’s exciting! I pray that you can see the difference you have made in their lives. Thank you for your continued support of these kids, Eldama Ravine and Mercy Child Foundation.