Yet Another Service Project!
Aug. 24: The boys completed their trifecta of service projects today! Saturday was the community day, Sunday was the bleacher painting, and today was the rock hauling! We are working on a neighborhood beautification project, and they helped fill in a dry creek to channel flooding waters. Of course, it would be super hot now while they are doing all of this outside work!! That's OK- they have been drinking lots of water and are very good sports. Plus there was a little nap in there, too! We were surprised that they are bothered by the heat- isn't it hotter in Africa?- but we think it is actually the humidity that is bothering them. Jermaya's region gets 1 mm rain every 5 years. Yes, you read that right!!
Service Project Countdown: 95 hours to go!
The boys have also been working on the International Food Prize essay. This is a huge deal that they want to complete. It is due a week from today, and they have only been in the States a week or two! What teenager wouldn't be excited about writing an essay right off the bat, right? We have been impressed that they are willing to do this, as it is a very time-consuming project. Five students will be chosen to attend the conference in Des Moines later in November. If any of you out there remember Ndeenga, she went to this. It was very exciting, and the speakers were very good. If I remember correctly she took part in the Kids Against Hunger project while she was up there. It is a fantastic experience, and we wish the boys the best of luck!
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