Sr. Julie's Update for June 4th
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Hello! Flyer fans please be sure to keep me updated. So far I read that the Flyers lost 2 and won one game in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Do you think they can take the next 2???
Bright and early on Saturday morning our audiologists headed to Kitui Village where they screened 148 children They were warmly welcomed by everyone and especially enjoyed the singing of the children and of course, the grandparents. They worked both Saturday and sunday and then returned to Nyumbani to prepare for Monday.
On Monday the kids from Leatoto Kibera and Mukuru came to Nyumbani for their audiology screenings. Tomi and her team worked hard and the people were so cooperative and so appreciative of all we were trying to do. They patiently waited for hours to get screened and then graciously accepted the simple lunch we served them. Our Nyumbani staff really went out of their way to make our Leatoto cousins feel right at home. Protus arranged the transport, Maureen and her crew prepared the lunches, Uncle John set up for lunch each day and Mums Ann and Catherine got the GH ready so we could use it for the screenings.
On Tuesday the audiologists went to the cottages and hostels and checked each of the kids ears and then we did follow up on about 24 of them. When we first came over 30 children had ear infections. Today only one child had the beginning of an ear infection. The medical staff at Nyumbani is dong a great job on following up on the audiologists recommendations. Congratulations Sister Teresa, Mercy and Wesonga!!!
Tomi and I also took a trip to the Avenue Hospital on Tuesday to check on our six children who were getting ear surgery. They had perforations in their ears and they were getting these perforations closed. This included Humphrey, Boniface G., George, Daniel, Ann N from D, and James from G. All went well and all are recovering nicely although all of them seem very self conscious of the ace bandages they have wrapped around their heads to prevent infection. This surgery should improve their hearing and cut down on serious ear infections. Daniel and Humphrey hopefully should no longer need their hearing aids. So please keep praying that all six make complete recoveries. Also, please pray for the staff at Giant Hearing Center , Doctor Din and Tomi and her team for making this possible.
Tuesday was also Independence Day here in Kenya and about 11 of our scouts donned in their uniforms went to Nhayo Stadium to march in the parade and listen to President Kibaki speak. They really looked sharp. We picked them up on the way home from the hospital and they seemed to enjoy the experience.
Kangemi and Kawangware Center brought their children on Wednesday for screenings. Thursday, Kariobangi and Dandora Centers arrived for screening and finally on Friday clients from Kingora and Mwiki Centers arrived and were screened. Each day we transported the kids, parents, CO's and nurses to Nyumbani. There we screened them, then fed them lunch and did some more screenings after lunch. Each day we were finished by 4 PM and the kitchen served us tea/coffee. We then got all our lists together and cleaned up so we were ready for the next day. Today we left and went to Kazuri Beads and left the clean up to Saturday when we will have no clients. It will be time to pack everything up again so that we are ready for the next audiology trip in about 4 months. Please say a special prayer for Tomi and her team for all they did for our children. Tomi's team included herself, Doctor Donna, Professor Brenda, and 4 students form James Madison University in Virginia, two of whom, Doctors Lauren and Sarah, just graduated and Steve and Meridith who have 2 more years of study. What they have accomplished will really make a difference in our children's lives.
On Friday night Tomi and her team treated us to a chicken and chips dinner in the Father D'Ag Hall. Sister Mary shared a few words of thanks to our audiologists for all they had done for our children. A good time was had by all as we ate, performed and danced together. I think our Paul Miki dancers are ready to go on a world tour. They could probably give the Allan Haley Daance Troupe a run for their money. Their cuteness compensates for any lack of professional dance skills. Our youngest Kelvin is one of the best after coaching by Georgina.
Also say a special prayer for the children and parents who come from the slums surrounding Nairobi. They are a warm and loving people who struggle each day to make ends meet but do not let their poor economic circumstances change how much they love and care for their children. The loving bond between parent and child is so evident as you work with each child and Mom or Dad look on attentively.
None of what we did this week would have been possible without the cooperation of our staff from the Village, Leatoto and Nyumbani. We salute them for their dedication to our children and our programs. We pray that God will continue to bless them and their work and that Tomi and her audiology teams may be able to support them for many years to come. It is much easier to come 3 times a year to care for our children then it is to do it on a daily basis. We thank all those who assisted us with the children and pray that God will continue to support you in your ministry to our children.
I know it is June and I want to wish all Dads A HAPPY FATHERS DAY!!! Not sure of the exact date but I did not want to miss it. I hope yu have a great day where you are showered with lots of love and care.
Tomi and her crew leave on the 9th and then I leave on /friday, the 11th and arrive in the states on Saturday. Hope to see all of my family and as many friends as possible. I'll leave the states on July 17th. As much as I love going home to see my family and friends it is always hard for me to leave my Nyumbani family but I promise you I will be on the plane on /friday and home on /saturday unless BA goes on strike again.
All of the kids here are fine. Please pray for them as we pray for you. Love and miss you, Julie
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Hello! Flyer fans please be sure to keep me updated. So far I read that the Flyers lost 2 and won one game in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Do you think they can take the next 2???
Bright and early on Saturday morning our audiologists headed to Kitui Village where they screened 148 children They were warmly welcomed by everyone and especially enjoyed the singing of the children and of course, the grandparents. They worked both Saturday and sunday and then returned to Nyumbani to prepare for Monday.
On Monday the kids from Leatoto Kibera and Mukuru came to Nyumbani for their audiology screenings. Tomi and her team worked hard and the people were so cooperative and so appreciative of all we were trying to do. They patiently waited for hours to get screened and then graciously accepted the simple lunch we served them. Our Nyumbani staff really went out of their way to make our Leatoto cousins feel right at home. Protus arranged the transport, Maureen and her crew prepared the lunches, Uncle John set up for lunch each day and Mums Ann and Catherine got the GH ready so we could use it for the screenings.
On Tuesday the audiologists went to the cottages and hostels and checked each of the kids ears and then we did follow up on about 24 of them. When we first came over 30 children had ear infections. Today only one child had the beginning of an ear infection. The medical staff at Nyumbani is dong a great job on following up on the audiologists recommendations. Congratulations Sister Teresa, Mercy and Wesonga!!!
Tomi and I also took a trip to the Avenue Hospital on Tuesday to check on our six children who were getting ear surgery. They had perforations in their ears and they were getting these perforations closed. This included Humphrey, Boniface G., George, Daniel, Ann N from D, and James from G. All went well and all are recovering nicely although all of them seem very self conscious of the ace bandages they have wrapped around their heads to prevent infection. This surgery should improve their hearing and cut down on serious ear infections. Daniel and Humphrey hopefully should no longer need their hearing aids. So please keep praying that all six make complete recoveries. Also, please pray for the staff at Giant Hearing Center , Doctor Din and Tomi and her team for making this possible.
Tuesday was also Independence Day here in Kenya and about 11 of our scouts donned in their uniforms went to Nhayo Stadium to march in the parade and listen to President Kibaki speak. They really looked sharp. We picked them up on the way home from the hospital and they seemed to enjoy the experience.
Kangemi and Kawangware Center brought their children on Wednesday for screenings. Thursday, Kariobangi and Dandora Centers arrived for screening and finally on Friday clients from Kingora and Mwiki Centers arrived and were screened. Each day we transported the kids, parents, CO's and nurses to Nyumbani. There we screened them, then fed them lunch and did some more screenings after lunch. Each day we were finished by 4 PM and the kitchen served us tea/coffee. We then got all our lists together and cleaned up so we were ready for the next day. Today we left and went to Kazuri Beads and left the clean up to Saturday when we will have no clients. It will be time to pack everything up again so that we are ready for the next audiology trip in about 4 months. Please say a special prayer for Tomi and her team for all they did for our children. Tomi's team included herself, Doctor Donna, Professor Brenda, and 4 students form James Madison University in Virginia, two of whom, Doctors Lauren and Sarah, just graduated and Steve and Meridith who have 2 more years of study. What they have accomplished will really make a difference in our children's lives.
On Friday night Tomi and her team treated us to a chicken and chips dinner in the Father D'Ag Hall. Sister Mary shared a few words of thanks to our audiologists for all they had done for our children. A good time was had by all as we ate, performed and danced together. I think our Paul Miki dancers are ready to go on a world tour. They could probably give the Allan Haley Daance Troupe a run for their money. Their cuteness compensates for any lack of professional dance skills. Our youngest Kelvin is one of the best after coaching by Georgina.
Also say a special prayer for the children and parents who come from the slums surrounding Nairobi. They are a warm and loving people who struggle each day to make ends meet but do not let their poor economic circumstances change how much they love and care for their children. The loving bond between parent and child is so evident as you work with each child and Mom or Dad look on attentively.
None of what we did this week would have been possible without the cooperation of our staff from the Village, Leatoto and Nyumbani. We salute them for their dedication to our children and our programs. We pray that God will continue to bless them and their work and that Tomi and her audiology teams may be able to support them for many years to come. It is much easier to come 3 times a year to care for our children then it is to do it on a daily basis. We thank all those who assisted us with the children and pray that God will continue to support you in your ministry to our children.
I know it is June and I want to wish all Dads A HAPPY FATHERS DAY!!! Not sure of the exact date but I did not want to miss it. I hope yu have a great day where you are showered with lots of love and care.
Tomi and her crew leave on the 9th and then I leave on /friday, the 11th and arrive in the states on Saturday. Hope to see all of my family and as many friends as possible. I'll leave the states on July 17th. As much as I love going home to see my family and friends it is always hard for me to leave my Nyumbani family but I promise you I will be on the plane on /friday and home on /saturday unless BA goes on strike again.
All of the kids here are fine. Please pray for them as we pray for you. Love and miss you, Julie
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