It is a joy for me when any of my family from the USA visits my home and volunteers at the Urukundo Learning Center.
Timothy Brown, my grandson, and his son, Mason, my great-grandson, arrived on June 5.
This is the third visit for Tim and the second for Mason.
Grandson Tim and I enjoyed early morning coffee using the new outdoor table and chairs, a gift from Marilyn Ely Yorks, treasurer of our International Board. Her visit to Urukundo was in the May newsletter.
The day before their arrival, many suitcases arrived with a team from SUNY Buffalo State University in Buffalo, New York, USA. Our vehicle transported the suitcases from the airport to Urukundo.
Unpacking and distributing the contents had priority. After a rest day, our staff, Tim, and Mason went to work immediately unpacking, sorting, and distributing the contents.
We unpacked suitcases containing much-needed supplies for our school, neighborhood children, and the Mama & Baby project. We were able to do in a few hours what would have taken much longer without their help. Thank you to all who made this gift possible.
After the work project, Mason joined the friends he had made on his first visit. At that time, all were in Primary 3. This visit, they are in Primary 5. It has been two years and counting.
He became involved in sports.
Kickball was fun.
Music, especially the drums, added flavor to ongoing activities.
We have our sample desk and chair for the students attending our secondary O Level school. That led to testing. To prepare for the school's opening, we have ordered 100 to be constructed. Two students per desk.
Nuri Benoit and Zetie
Mason and friends tried out the new desk and chairs.
Yep, it will work just fine.
While Mason spent time at the Learning Center, Tim was playing with the kids at the daycare
Love this photo. Tim's hat on a little head. What fun!
Meeting with older students was included in his agenda.
A mob scene is always special when it includes Urukundo students.
Tim is a member of the Hope Made Real board of directors. Introducing him to our Village Leader, his wife, and daughter was my pleasure.
Parting is such sweet sorrow, but they have promised to return.
