Good morning from Maua

What an experience this has been for me. There is so much to tell. People here have so little or nothing yet they are friendly, smile and the kids love to play. I went to three primary schools to give deworming pill and a candy. The largest class I was in had 74 students cramed on benches. They each have well worn uniforms but most barefoot. The dust is extreme. The kids are dirty and most dehydrated. Our team has had gallons of bottled water. I have not seen one person in these remote areas including the school with drinking water. Lack of rain is extreme. There is no playground equipment at all. We gave them one soccer ball for 800 kids and they were thrilled. There are 15 teachers in this 800 pupil school. I went to a special needs class. These kids live at the school. Otherwise they would wander off. One special needs boy who is an orphan was found by the side of the road. At school, they get food and a place to sleep. You would be proud of this team. Everyone has worked hard under really tough situations. We have all kept up our spirits and have supported each other. Soon we will be home. We will leave Kenya but will never forget Kenya. love to all, Katherine Wacker