This is the craziest day so far and by far!! I was completely taken aback by the outpouring from the community. People of all ages came to greet us and have a grand celebration. By grand, I mean 8 hours Grand!
I don't have the skills to completely describe the experiences of the day. How the people live in small brick houses on the green, fertile rolling hills. The way everyone carries themselves with dignity and how much they smile.
I will have to describe the day a little later to try to capture the feelings, but the day was full of speeches from local dignitaries, children singing, speeches, children participating in races (it was also Sports Day in our honor), more speeches and more speeches.
The story that I am going to tell when I get home is how the locals have taken ownership in the school that MIMA has built. From the PTA to the 16 person school board to the new Headmaster, the community has bought in. They have taken ownership, which is exactly what you hope for when you start each new project in the village.
More to come when I have internet again... Thank you, "webale nyo" for following along.
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