Today started with dropping Kathryn at Akanyijuka, it is good to see the kids in the morning when I drop Kathryn off, but there is one problem; I want to say hello and see them for a bit, but they are too interested in getting to class and just rush by and keep on going. It is so good seeing them so interested in getting to class, and that they actually appreciate going to school, for most of them it is the first time they have had the chance.
After this I went home and stayed in for about an hour waiting for the rain to pass, and when it did I headed down to the drop-in centre as I was due to meet Pamella the counsellor there to talk about a few things. While I was waiting there for her to come I was talking with the boys and the Wards. They had all received new slips (plastic shoes) last Friday and some other boys had come to get some shoes and were causing trouble, so it was an interesting morning for them. Then I met with Pamella and she is going today to look at some more children that have been referred to us. This is the most exciting time for me as it means that we will soon be able to help more children.
After this Edward took me to look at some more land a little bit out of the town centre, he had been told that it was very big. So we headed out to see it and as it was up a long hill Edward took up the owner first and then came back to get me, but I had walked half way up when he came back. All I can say is that I wish I had not walked up the hill to look at that piece of land, it was big enough for one, maybe two house structures. So the hunt for land continues.
This afternoon was Erica’s last session with the matrons giving training and the whole team took the chance to go and see the children, which was the best fun I have had for a long time, playing with the children. After dinner we went down to pay the staff and the children were in such a good mood, they seemed over the moon that we were there at a time they did not expect us. While Quinton was taking care of business I took the chance to run around with the children. I also spoke to Prossy about whether her and Pamella had seen many children, and she said that they had seen four, so with another one Pamella had seen earlier that’s five children she saw, and she will see three more tomorrow also. I am excited to get a report back; the only problem with the new procedure for investigating children is that I have to wait for someone else to get back with details!
