Today is extremely hard to describe with words... and I don't think pictures can do it either...
We went and picked up the first kids who will be staying at KACH. Some seemed extremely excited about going (mostly the ones who had no real home and/or the ones who already knew Karambu, Mikey or myself) some of them seemed scared and a little confused. KACH is such a great concept to me that I forgot about how, no matter how gentle the transition may be, moving to a new house with new faces can be difficult and scary. As we drove through the Meru district, stopping at different boarding schools and houses, I became progressively more anxious to see how well the kids were going to adjust to their new surroundings..
As they moved in, they all seemed super happy and comfortable with each other! Mikey, Karambu and I spent the night at KACH with them. As I was laying in bed, I felt like I had to pinch myself to realize where I was and what was going on. I kept telling myself: "I can't beleive I'm laying down on a bed in KACH right now! The kids are here, they have a home, a new family and they seem happy! Their new life starts right now!!"
Looking for Nora and Mercy was kind of like "where's waldo"
Faith and Patrick's father past away two weeks ago.
Their mom had been gone for a few years and they were now living
with their grand parents, who were having a hard time providing
for them. All the kids moving in today have their stories..
most of the stories are not pretty..
Linet was picked up on the road by a lady who lived with her
110 year old mother. She stayed with them for a few months
while KACH was being built. As Linet was leaving them today,
the old lady grabbed her hand and gave her some advice about
boys, about being herself, making choices etc... Very powerfull..
"Welcome package"; toothbrushes, soaps, cups, towels, home made quilt
and beanie babies!
Taking a tour of the place with Karambu.
Dennis was so excited to move in that he forgot to pack half his things!
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