Maryknoll Lay Missioners | As many of you know, part of my work here has been opening a library for the school. Most schools like ours do not have any sort of picture books or chapter books, let alone a library. The kiddos usually read advertisements or old newspapers. All of our books were from donations from private schools and other friends here. Our theme is "Travel the World - READ!" Many adult Kenyans that I have talked to understand the value of travel, but it just is not a reality when you are making between 50 cents and three dollars a day per family. SO....(drumroll please!) I propose we bring the world to these children. If you are willing, I ask that you send us a postcard from your home or a place you are visiting. Our address here is on the left. :) Please include where you are, what the weather is like, what you eat, what do you like about living there, what do you not like about living there, what kind of animals do you have living in your region, what languages do you speak (and maybe teach them a couple of fun phrases…perhaps please and thank you), what music is popular there, etc. Basically we just want the kiddos to get a taste of the culture. Let me know if you have any questions or if I can do anything to support you in this. We have received cards from Copenhagen, Tulsa, Dallas, Maine, the Philippines, and Colorado! We purchased a children's atlas to show the students all of these places up close. And they have loved learning a bit of Spanish and Danish. Now, whenever I sneeze, they say excitedly, "SALUD!" I cannot tell you how much joy it brings them. Even the teachers are tickled by the wonder and whimsy that YOU are bringing into their world. Thanks for the support and love you're bringing to this side of the globe. Peace, T |
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