Recently, I started inviting the children to our house in the afternoon to learn English... a new environment, motivation to focus and so on! They are all on board, except the little ones of course and had a blast! English is key for them to learn as the government and schools are in the transition in the coming years of using English as the official language. Really, I should of thought of this idea in the beginning of summer...! I suppose it's never too late to start something good. Most children here, and most adults learn up to 4 languages. Kirundi, the national language. French, the official language. Swahilli, the Central / East African language. And English, being a all around the world language and soon to be official language! The kids are so smart, and love to learn. I'm hoping Malaki can know English and Spanish in our home, and Kirundi he can learn with the children and staff. He already is picking up so much in his understanding... our sweet little boy.
Please be praying for Alice, pictured above with the blackboard writing of Thursday / Friday. Yesterday, Audrey brought her to the capital to see a good doctor and they informed us that her ear drums were blown out... they described them as "broken". I will have more information when they return today, although the Doctors indicated the only way to help treat her is by operation in nearby Kenya or possibly India. Once again, I will have more adequate information today... just wanted you to join us in praying for her. May God heal her and take away this intense pain she has had for a long time... All our love...
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