the world is a better place

Daniel is still trying to get us a few more acres adjoining the two he donated.  Susan, Daniel and I decided we wanted to walk it again….we grabbed a taxi as it is 15 min drive from where we are now. It is such a pretty piece of land with a lovely view.  Next week we are supposed to meet the General Manager to go over details…wish us luck as it looks like we may need it!
On the way back from the property we swung by the Kekopey Ranch Secondary school where we have Willy, David N, Joseph and Mary. We were unable to see the kids as they were attending a double (?) teaching class but had a good visit with the Headmistress, one of my favorites!  We had our taxi driver then drop us in town at the medical clinic to talk to a doctor about Lucy.  He wanted to see her so we brought her right in (she lives just down the road with her sister).  She went into hysterics as soon as she saw the doctor as her hospital stay was so traumatic.  I promised her a special treat if she just let the Dr check her.  She lay quietly on the table while he examined her and immediately sat up and asked for chips (french fries)…her special treat!  Didn’t miss a beat and the most I’ve ever heard her say! So we went next door so she could enjoy her reward.  Meanwhile the doctor gave us a bottle of something to calm the gas produced by the TB meds.
On our way through town we ran into Steven who needed a book and socks (sent home!), Peter is still working under his tree with his bicycle repair business, Samuwel at his motorcycle shop and then our big girl Grace (the hairdresser).  She is such a love and will be coming up for dinner and to spend the night.  She thanked us for caring for her and that no one had ever loved her or cared for her before and how much it meant to her.  It is nice to see our big kids doing so well……some people say we are spoiling the children by loving them so much but I’m seeing the opposite….we give them hope and confidence that the world is a better place. That they are important and yes loved.