A bit overwhelmed with landlady’s dogs and sick pups that I had to bring in the house and take care of…the big rains are back everything is back to mud and yuck. Haven’t slept or eaten much for days because of our schedule and just as I was about to throw in the towel we had an amazing thing happen…………… Tuesday morning we had an appointment with the General Manager of the property next to the land Daniel donated…his land being too hilly to build on we were trying to get a few more acres next to us. It has been a struggle as it belongs to a co-op of people and is being redistributed by Honorable Kirume former Minister of Defense for Kenya and in charge of this parcel. He is an old friend of Daniels and was impressed with our project and said if an American woman can come to here and do this for the Cu-cu’s and children of Kenya the least he can do is GIVE us 2 absolutely gorgeous acres to build our Children’s Home on. We were standing on the property enjoying the magnificent view when he told us and we were floored….Susan and I couldn’t stop the tears and Daniel couldn’t stop smiling. Thank you, thank you, thank you Honorable Kirume for your big heart and generous donation to Wana Duma Children’s Project and for believing in us! I must say the lack of sleep and food was quickly overcome by the rush of adrenaline and joy…..
The day continued in good form as we had Wendy, Dale and Dani of Cat Haven in Fresno California stop by to drop two huge bags full of vitamins for the kids along with books, school supplies, shoes and backpacks….it was like Christmas all over again! Wendy and her husband Guy sponsor one of the new girls to the project, Freyda, 16. They have sponsored her the last couple years. Susan and I had a chance to meet her a couple weeks ago and found her a joy. Dale and Wendy are coordinating a cheetah refuge on the Soysambu Conservancy backing up to Nakuru Park. It is all very exciting to think we will have cheetahs back in the area. So they will be coming over from the US many times as they pull it together. So another thank you to those that donated to Cat Haven to make this possible. The vitamins make such a difference to the children’s health especially those with HIV. Now have to get back to it as it is market day and we have cu-cu’s looking for us!
Oh what fabulous news..I am beyond happy to hear and local government official is actually impressed and is willing to help with the project for your childrens home, education center…What a wonderful opportunity for Wanaduma….Blessings to Honorable Kirum….Truly, Honorable is a deserved title….
Hoorah for Wanaduma…Hoorah for Honorable Kirum. Truly wonderful..
onward soldier Susanne and all of your supporters…onward.
love griz
This is the most exciting news! I too thank the most Honorable Kirumi who has the vision to create this very important opportunity for the children’s home. So many citizens will benefit from this generosity that gives hope for Kenya’s future by helping one child at a time. I would like to thank the Honorable Kirumi in person when I visit the WDCP next week.
Kathleen King
Susanne – That is fantastic news! I’m so happy to hear it because this is so integral to your ability to expand the program. This is truly a testament to the great work you, Daniel and Susan are doing.