Check out what I've been doing this past week!

On the 22nd of July, as I was chilling out in my room, guess who walked in? One of my best friends, Amy Greig!! She's here up until the end of August and I thought it would make a nice change if you can read some of her experiences here in Kenya... So here you go:

So I've been having some good times this week guys, making some awesome, forever and a day memories with some amazing people! My adventures so far in Kenya have been awesome! Starting with an overwhelming feeling of love for an incredible bunch of people who live in the slums of Kibera... seriously guys, I love these people! They make me smile everyday making me feel so welcomed into their community! I've met beautiful children and beautiful adults. 

So far, I've had the privilege of surprising, Blessed Academy preschool with all the amazing toys that were collected for them... the smiles on their faces as they practically jumped into my suitcase was just so awesome! They loved the toys! Thanks to everyone who gave! You really have made a huge difference to their little lives. The girls loved the dolls and the boys loved the cars! I was thinking it's awesome to have seen some photos before coming here but now to actually be here and meeting these beautiful kids has been an honor. They're name for me is "teacher Amy" and they're favorite English words that I give them when I'm there is, "Big Hugs"! They love cuddles and they love my silly accent! Hehe... they're awesome!

Also this past week, in between my visits to the preschool, I've had the privilege of meeting some of the street women Ruth and Lox work with. They're amazing people and so happy to give you a smile! I met a lovely lady called Dorcas, she taught me how to knit during their creative activity. We also discussed nail varnish. She likes blue so hopefully next week I can take my blue nail varnish and paint her nails! Whilst I was here, I also got to meet their beautiful kids! And they really are beautiful! So one little girl was fascinated by my pink nails. I think she thought they were edible because before I could say a thing, she had my fingers in her mouth and she was trying to bite them! Hehe... Also these kids were amazed by my long hair and my skin colour. They just wanted to sit with me and hug me and talk to me! The language barrier is difficult at times but as long as I'm giving them cuddles and smiles I think they're happy!   

During my visit with the street women, I also met a beautiful girl named Mary. She's just 15. She finished her primary education but can't afford to continue with her schooling. Honestly it broke my heart because this child has big dreams of becoming a lawyer and then a judge. Her heart is so determined! While so many teenagers in the UK complain about having to go to school, this little girls biggest dream right now is to go to school! And all it would cost per month for her education is 20 pounds. It's unbelievable. So many kids can't go to school because they can't afford it. So again, I took it as a privilege to sit with Mary and talk and listen and pray, reassuring her that she is beautiful and CAN achieve her dreams!

So as you can imagine, I had quite an experience in meeting a few of these remarkable people and, on leaving the street women the other day I honestly felt so encouraged as Ruth translated the best compliment I have ever had in my life!! One of the street women told Ruth to say this -"Tell your friend she is lovely... just like Jesus." WOW!!! Well guys if I could have any compliment in my life before I die, it would be this one! 

I've had an amazing journey so far. My eyes have been opened to lots of things but I just gotta tell you some crazy fun stuff I've had the chance to see too!! Firstly, people cross the motorway here guys!! And not only that, they literally walk out onto the road whilst the cars are coming!! It's awesome!! I'm slightly concerned for my life when I come home after getting used to this haha... as you can imagine everyone is holding my hand!!! Hehe

Not only this, but the buses here are AWESOME!!!! It's like a party on the bus every journey! There's lights and loud music and the radio guy, he doesn't like to let the DJ do his thing, he's so happy he sings all the songs the entire time! Really guys if buses were like this in the UK, people would not have cars! Also the buses here are called "Matatw's" they're not like buses in the UK, they're mini-buses. Everyone piles in!! And it's awesome!!! I think riding the buses is deffo one of my highlights! And riding on the back of a motorbike! Crazy fun!!!

So guys, this is my first week... well some of it! I need to go now because I'm chilling with a friend. So I'll update you some more next week! 

Love you lots like jelly tots!

Amy x