Back to the States!

I am back in North Carolina, adjusting back to America. Although this is a slow transition, it is much better than last year.

The last day in Moshi we went back to visit the two families we have sponsored. They were waiting for us and happy to welcome us back into their homes. At the Rhamadani house, the Grandma had boiled us another pot of tea. It was about 100 degrees in the house and we managed, through shear determination alone, to suck down two cups of tea. The Grandma was proud to be serving us tea in her home and it was flattering that she invited us for tea again. The kids were anxiously waiting 'for their mzungus' to come back and say goodbye.

We told the kids to study hard and to be good. Grandma Fatuma and Hamisi's mother know to keep in touch with Living so that we will know here in the states if there are any problems that we can sort out for them.

It was an amazing trip, we were so productive. We have a good footing there, and Living has agreed to help us out for as long as we need him so we have someone on the ground too. Next year when we go, probably in Dec or Jan, we will have much more of a regimented way of finding and sponsoring kids. Our next trip will be longer and we will be able to help many more kids and families.

We have made some great connections too. There are a few organizations already working in Majengo that we hope to connect with so that we can collaborate. There are many mzungus in Moshi doing really small projects and as we grow in our own foundation, it will be productive to come together.

Thanks for staying tune as we grow and support the kids of Majengo!