Wow i made the first week, i cant say i havent been abit home sick cause i have - it was great to meet some English people from the Karibni trust this week - i think that what made me think of home.
Also talking to family and having texts off friends.
I am doing ok, i have learnt how to separate bad rice and good rice, cut fire wood, clean the floors their way. To day i tried porridge very sweet - flour boil water and milk and sugar.
The milk is brought up fresh from the farm in a container.
At present im having break in the office.
There isnt really a specific job or amount of children to look after so im helping where i can in the office, kitchen, cleaning, helping Mam and aunty, chatting with the children, helping out the social workers with different things mainly bible study, also resting when i can.Also i will be in charge of the library - well so many different skills i have learnt just in 1 week. Is going to be really exciting year.
I miss you all
Its my nieces birthday so HAPPY BIRTHDAY BETH 4 today (sorry im not with u) card in the post (it will be late.
Take care God bless and thank you. Keep in touch.
jo
Friday, 15 June 2007
Monday, 11 June 2007
1st week in Kenya
Well ive nearly lasted a week here
Going good, the children and staff are very friendly and helping me feel at home, i have learnt some of the Meru language and getting used to dancing singing and especially resting lots.
The church service was very lively lots of clapping and singing and we watched a comedy club act out a bible passage.
The weather is hot im in shorts.
Im also getting used to the food and i have tried alot of african food especially Cabbage and beans.
So far i have cleaned floors, played volley ball, helped wash up in the kitchen and i have met the 2 social workers whom i will be helping out, aswell as at the home.. Im part of the family. There are 32 children whom names are coming to me.
Im hoping to get wireless in my room on my laptop so i can get on line most of the time.
So far good.
Speak soon
keep reading i can write more when i can.
God bless
Thanks to everyone u are all missed and in my prayers.
Oh dave thanks for telling everyone about the excess experience!!!
Love u all
jo
Going good, the children and staff are very friendly and helping me feel at home, i have learnt some of the Meru language and getting used to dancing singing and especially resting lots.
The church service was very lively lots of clapping and singing and we watched a comedy club act out a bible passage.
The weather is hot im in shorts.
Im also getting used to the food and i have tried alot of african food especially Cabbage and beans.
So far i have cleaned floors, played volley ball, helped wash up in the kitchen and i have met the 2 social workers whom i will be helping out, aswell as at the home.. Im part of the family. There are 32 children whom names are coming to me.
Im hoping to get wireless in my room on my laptop so i can get on line most of the time.
So far good.
Speak soon
keep reading i can write more when i can.
God bless
Thanks to everyone u are all missed and in my prayers.
Oh dave thanks for telling everyone about the excess experience!!!
Love u all
jo
Wednesday, 6 June 2007
Made it to kenya 1st day
Well what can i say its except i MADE IT SAFELY arrived this morning at roughly 6:20am in the UK that would be 4:20am. I'm only 2 hours ahead rather than 3 like i said due to the British summer time.
The goodbyes were very emotional in Manchester on Tuesday, thanks for those who came!!
If i didn't get chance to say bye to some than really am sorry, its not a goodbye its a farewell for now I'll be back before you know it!!
So i got on the plane the flight went better than i thought bit scary but i was brave!! Got to heathrow had to do all the security checks again that went fine, then had something to eat whilst waiting for plane. On to the plane where unfortunately we were all boarded but then we didn't airborne until an hour later due to a puncture in the tyre. On plane we ate drank listened to music and watched 'music and lyrics' film very good, i had a little nap as much as you can.
Made up time into Kenya only 10 minutes late. Well what an experience that was people pushing to get their luggage off the belt, i came out about 7ish where my lift was waiting with my name on a board lots of people there doing the same.
Then Andy and i was stuck in traffic.
The traffic talk about overtaking and people walking down the middle of the road selling items - surprised no-one got ran over.
Eventually after a brief guided tour and personal chat in the car arrived at the Methodist guest house (where i am until Friday), Andy dropped me off made sure i was OK and left. Ive slept rested on the bed (Joanne rested) contacted a few people with my new number, listened to children playing outside, freshened up nice shower!!Went for lunch 1st Kenyan meal chicken, rice, carrots, green mashed potato (cant remember the name)tomato sauce :) and cabbage. Nice. Now just chilling writing this for you all. Here its now 3:50pm may just go and chill or walk round complex.
I'm still quite tired from the journey all that flapping wares you out (ha ha).
Miss you all but I'm OK and feel really excited. The Lord is amazing and so are all of you, please remember me in prayers, you are all in mine and keep reading.
God bless
Joanne Dolman
The goodbyes were very emotional in Manchester on Tuesday, thanks for those who came!!
If i didn't get chance to say bye to some than really am sorry, its not a goodbye its a farewell for now I'll be back before you know it!!
So i got on the plane the flight went better than i thought bit scary but i was brave!! Got to heathrow had to do all the security checks again that went fine, then had something to eat whilst waiting for plane. On to the plane where unfortunately we were all boarded but then we didn't airborne until an hour later due to a puncture in the tyre. On plane we ate drank listened to music and watched 'music and lyrics' film very good, i had a little nap as much as you can.
Made up time into Kenya only 10 minutes late. Well what an experience that was people pushing to get their luggage off the belt, i came out about 7ish where my lift was waiting with my name on a board lots of people there doing the same.
Then Andy and i was stuck in traffic.
The traffic talk about overtaking and people walking down the middle of the road selling items - surprised no-one got ran over.
Eventually after a brief guided tour and personal chat in the car arrived at the Methodist guest house (where i am until Friday), Andy dropped me off made sure i was OK and left. Ive slept rested on the bed (Joanne rested) contacted a few people with my new number, listened to children playing outside, freshened up nice shower!!Went for lunch 1st Kenyan meal chicken, rice, carrots, green mashed potato (cant remember the name)tomato sauce :) and cabbage. Nice. Now just chilling writing this for you all. Here its now 3:50pm may just go and chill or walk round complex.
I'm still quite tired from the journey all that flapping wares you out (ha ha).
Miss you all but I'm OK and feel really excited. The Lord is amazing and so are all of you, please remember me in prayers, you are all in mine and keep reading.
God bless
Joanne Dolman
Thursday, 31 May 2007
when i arrive in kenya
When i arrive the Rev Dr Stephen has planned for me to spend 2 - 3 nights in the guest house in Nairobi which so I'm told is comfortable, i will certainly meet the Moffoot family who are mission partners. Hopefully by the time i reach Meru i will be over my flight and have a feel of Africa.
Tuesday, 29 May 2007
last week in the uk
Well its a week to the day and 5hours to the time i will be up in the air heading from Manchester to London heath row. How time has come upon us scary but exciting.
Finished work on Friday so i have this time to reflect and finish getting sorted
Well my last week, started yesterday with graham and i going the cinema and having a pizza. My final injection today (only about 15 in total), shopping for the final items, started my anti malarial tablets yum yum ugh!!
Spending it with family, graham, friends as much as i can.
Packing, getting my head and heart in gear with the whole reality sinking in.
I'm feeling excited, cant wait now to get there, also very nervous scared apprehensive but what i do know is that i trust and believe in the Lord and that He is with me all the time and also that Hes been there before me. Its natural to feel this way so I'm told.
Looking forward to my last weekend with a family and friends from all over party on the Friday, My Church are having a barn dance for their birthday / saying goodbye, Sunday my last service in the UK.
I thank everyone again for this amazing opportunity also to EEPs / USPG for accepting me to GO FOR IT and for their organisation on this whole voluntary work.
Finished work on Friday so i have this time to reflect and finish getting sorted
Well my last week, started yesterday with graham and i going the cinema and having a pizza. My final injection today (only about 15 in total), shopping for the final items, started my anti malarial tablets yum yum ugh!!
Spending it with family, graham, friends as much as i can.
Packing, getting my head and heart in gear with the whole reality sinking in.
I'm feeling excited, cant wait now to get there, also very nervous scared apprehensive but what i do know is that i trust and believe in the Lord and that He is with me all the time and also that Hes been there before me. Its natural to feel this way so I'm told.
Looking forward to my last weekend with a family and friends from all over party on the Friday, My Church are having a barn dance for their birthday / saying goodbye, Sunday my last service in the UK.
I thank everyone again for this amazing opportunity also to EEPs / USPG for accepting me to GO FOR IT and for their organisation on this whole voluntary work.
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