Our last day in Tumaini and heading home

  We are currently sitting in the Frankfurt airport awaiting the last flight to Vancouver. It is a good airport to people watch - many sights to see!

We had a great day yesterday at Tumaini. We arrived mid morning to Mathare North and had the privilege of seeing and interviewing some of our old students who are now doing their post secondary education. Such an accomplished group of young men and women. We heard the same theme through out their testimonies. They are grateful for the education they received at Tumaini and in their secondary schools and so thankful to their sponsors. There was also an overwhelming number of comments by them that, once they graduate and get jobs, that they will help to sponsor other students who are struggling or help their community in some way. One of the students said she wanted to open an international health clinic in Mathare once she graduated, to help the people in the slums! It was very heartwarming. Pastor Oliver, Johnstone and Polly also gave testimonies of how the school has changed these students' lives and has changed the community of Mathare North for the better. 

One of our student's fathers who came to explain why his daughter was not at school and his plan for her return

Faith and Vivian - what happens when they get ahold of your phone!

We also had more time with Faith and Vivian- two of the terrific trio. The opportunity to be able spend time with our friends of Mathare and to just chat about their lives was a real blessing!!

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After that, we were fortunate enough to be able to visit Johnstone and Esther in their home. Esther prepared a delicious meal to give us strength for our journey. We also had an opportunity to clean up before beginning our long travel home. 

The day was filled with more sad good byes- or, as we like to say- "see you soon!!

We were driven to the airport by our faithful driver, Kennedy who kept us safe while negotiating the major traffic of Nairobi .

Our driver Kennedy

We have one flight left to Vancouver. Then we begin our trek from Vancouver back to the Sunshine Coast. Thanks to all of you who read the blog and either liked it or commented on it. It was nice to know you are out there and supporting us and Kids for Kids/Udder Project!! Stay tuned for our newsletter that will give more details of the trip and future plans- including future fundraisers!!! Take care and God bless, Carolyn and Rahael