So there’s actually been a lot happening and I have
a ton of pictures so we’re going to make this mostly a picture post, okay?
Okay.
Thing Number 1:
The children had visitors last weekend! This means
lots of recreation, mandasi, and all sorts of fun times. It also means that I
gave my camera to one of the girls and let her wander around taking pictures
and let me tell you, she got some good ones.
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| And so we begin |
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| Some of the girls looking at the pictures Sr. Lucy took |
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| Jump rope! |
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| Mugging for the camera (with a baby!) |
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| There was a lot happening in a small area |
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| She's doing her best (look at her face!) |
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| Serah making a gnarly face |
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| Jump in! Jump out! |
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| Our photographer for the day, Rose Waithira |
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| Okay, this is just super cute |
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| Sharon looking slightly confused |
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| Jumping that rope and posing takes serious skill |
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| Playing hand games with Sara |
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| Sr. Lucy with a visitor, the visitor's baby, and some of the girls |
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| It's like jump rope, but harder |
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| Retrieving the ball happened a lot |
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| Adorable baby one! |
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| And adorable baby two! |
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| ...my hair was in my face basically the whole day |
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| Sara jumping rope |
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| I got the camera back from Rose to take this picture |
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| Looking super fly right here |
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| The girls posing for a ballin' photo |
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| Sr. Rosetta with the girls |
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| Salome looking super intense |
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| Getting ready for their performance! |
Thing Number 2:
Sr. Phyllis arrived at Auxilium for her visit to the
community! She was greeted with lots of fanfare by the children and a delicious
meal (with cake!).
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| Flower petals were involved |
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| Sisters running all over the place to give out hugs |
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| The girls leading Sr. Phyllis into the courtyard |
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| Everybody line up! |
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| Good job, girls |
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| Sr. Phyllis saying a few words |
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| Some drumming for... |
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| Some dancing! |
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| One heck of a welcome! |
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| The sisters singing a welcome song |
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| CUT THE CAKE! |
Thing Number 3:
I went to the Masai market! Helen and I went with one of the teachers from Dagoretti so she could bargain for us (actually, just me. Helen is a capable bargainer). As one of the guys said, "Your boss, she is very tough. She squeezes us very hard."
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| Boss Alice and Helen |
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| Take no prisoners, Boss |
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| There were all sorts of things there |
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| And all the painting were by this tree |
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| Boss Alice doing some intense negotiating |
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| Necklaces (which I did not buy) |
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| Random mask-like things (which I did not buy) |
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| Small walkways between a lot of stuff |
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| They even had things on the gate surrounding the market |
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| So that was pretty cool |
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| Even though I didn't buy them ^_^ |
Thing Number 4:
I went to a benefit concert! The performer was Eric
Wainaina, a Kenyan artist and it was absolutely amazing. Look this guy up
because he is ridiculously talented.
Also, please consider donating to the Mazzarello Fund!
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| Get ready for awesomeness |
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| But first, some pre-concert entertainment! |
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| Also, I threw Helen to the dogs at this particular moment |
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| Sing it! |
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| Sing hard or go home! |
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| ERIC WAINAINA AND CO. |
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| The guitarist and his awesome suit |
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| Backup singers who were freaking amazing |
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| And the man himself! |
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| Also, this little girl was gonna dance no matter what |
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| But eventually everyone else started dancing, too |
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| Including Sr. Pilar and Fr. Gianni |
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| It was super fun |
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| A whole bunch of talent right here |
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| So talented he got a gift! |
Also, please consider donating to the Mazzarello Fund!
Be sure to dedicate your gift to
"Kenya-Mazzarello Fund."
(1) Use a credit card at PayPal or Network for Good
on the VIDES+USA donate web page
(2) Or mail a check made out to VIDES to: Sister Mary Gloria
Mar 6019 Buena Vista Street, San Antonio, TX 78237 USA.
Kwaheri!
Incredible! Thank you for sharing your amazing adventures. So proud of you!
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