Today I started a new placement because my other one was becoming a little frustrating with them asking me for money everyday. I am now going to be volunteering in a nursery school for orphans. It is a muslum school and the children range from the age of 3 to 16.There are 3 different class rooms but I wiil be working with the younger ones, 3 to 5 year olds.There are 60 children in the classroom with 2 teachers and myself. They are the most adorable children. When I arrived they sang a song to greet me and recited there names to me. We worked on writing their numbers and letters. When I would sit with them to help them they would hold my hand and just smile. One little boy was just facinated with my watch and just wanted to push the buttons on it. After an hour of lessons we went outside to play football. The children in the oter classrooms were all outside also and they were all watching me kicking the ball around. We then all got in a circle and sang songs. Some of the older girls were teaching me hand clapping games, they all want your attention. It is such a great place for me to be. I know I will be very happy there for the rest of the time.
CCS home base has been great. The staff really cares about you, if you are happy and for your safety.Everyone in the house is going on Safari this weekend. We leave Friday after our placement and return on Sunday evening. This is going to so exciting. I can t wait!
Thanks to everyone following. I have recieved your e mails just dont have enough time to get back to everyone. Can t wait to tell you about the Safari.
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Karin ~ Wow, this sounds soooo incredible! As you know we were recently in Southern Africa for two weeks and the experiences we had were incredible as tourists, how wonderful to be there as a volunteer doing your meaningful work. The poverty is really humbling and the amount of orphans is just incredibly sad. We had some great conversations with men in Zambia who told us that some men are finally talking about the HIV issue and wearing condoms, but they are a long way away!
ReplyDeleteOn a lighter note, where are you going on safari? We LOVED Chobe National Park in Botswana and saw every animal imaginable except rhinos. We were amazed at how close we got to the animals (including a lion!) and the grace and beauty of all that we saw. I can't wait to hear all about your safari experience!
What you are doing is so special and I'm sure those little ones adore you and all that you are providing! Love your blog! Peace out ~ Susan
Hey Aunty Karen
ReplyDeleteSounds like your having a great time. have fun on the safari.- JImmy
Hey Auntie Karen,
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying reading your blog. It sounds like you are already having an amazing time!! I am sure the children absolutely adore you. Being in the schools down there must be completely different than in the US. Enjoy every minute and have a blast on the safari.
Love,
Sarah
Aunty Karen,
ReplyDeleteit sounds like you're having an amazing time in Africa, which is great to hear! I hope the rest of your trip is just as wonderful!
Love, Little Billy Stat
P.S. The meat pita was amazing!
Hi Karen...
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that you are in a better placement than you were originally in..., it sounds like a better fit for you. You need to be with the little ones.
Can't wait to see some pictures of your safari and of the kids. You seem very happy and content. We're loving your blog......Love......Linda
Hi Karen -
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that Judy passed along the link to your blog. It sounds like you are having an amazing trip! Enjoy and keep sharing your love and positive attitude with the people you meet. Hope to hear more about your adventures when you return.
Love - Libby
Hi Karen,
ReplyDeleteI know that you've found your niche now. The need is obviously there and your love of children and wonderful relationship with them will shine through in your daily contact with all these little ones. I can't believe the student/teacher ratio---but at the same time I'm not surprised. You'll be soooo helpful!
The best is that you will get right outside and play the games with them! I can just see you kicking the ball around, playing hopscotch or jump rope (African style), or whatever other game the kids like to play. What a great role model you are.
We're also very glad to hear how helpful, caring and protective your house staff is. Makes us all feel so much better.
Enjoy the safari--we can't wait to hear all about it and see the pictures when you get home.
Stay safe and know that you are always in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Judy and Bill
hi karin,
ReplyDeletei have not been able to get on your blog since getting computer time is difficult around here with the kids home. i finally read it today and danny is here to help me make a comment. sounds grest!!! you sound like your having a fantastic experience. hope you continue to stay healthy and enjoy yourself. i think it should be amazing to go to kilamanjaro!
love jayne
Karen! Hi! After many incorrect website addresses provided, we finally found you! What an awesome experience and trip of a lifetime. Enjoy every minute. Time is flying (even in NH)!
ReplyDeleteMuch love, Vasiliki