13th January 2015

Yesterday I managed the journey arriving tired but happy to be at my second home. I was met at the bus park by Ronald, Isaac and Morris 3 great young men and driven by Isaac our project manager. Bags packed in the car, along with 29 bananas for £1 and 16 oranges also for £1. On arrival the chatting began. I had cold water from the fridge and the power has made so much difference to working life here. No more cycling to town to find somewhere to work from. Isac has just sat his O levels and needs to make a decision about whether he takes A levels or moves to do a certificate in a specific subject. After long discussions he decided to do a 2 year certificate in the medical line, then a year diploma followed by a year to achieve his degree. Great decision for a boy who had nothing. Thanks to his sponsor Wendy who supports him. 
We then went out to get some food. After 6 mouthfuls I felt sick and had to leave the place only to find myself in peoples compounds. Help where can vomit??? I always carry a scarf here and today it found yet another purpose. Everything was contained within as the crowds gathered to watch a wretching 'mono' woman. Once my task was completed with rolled scarf in hand I said '''' you see we even vomit the same.'' I carried the scarf home in a carrier bag and all was well. Aron visited in the evening, he had an operation for an infection on his foot, his family had been fighting because of alcohol, one boy had beaten Arons wife and he had sold his phone to pay transport to sent her back to the village for some peace. Because of all the problems he had not eaten for 2 days and was in pain. I gave him painkillers for 2 days, bread, banana and tea. Ronald gets money for lunch and supper and had eaten with me and I spoke to him about Arons condition of no feeding. He gave Aron money to go and get a meal. That's how families should be. 
Today I woke up to the use of a kettle and a toaster so breakfast was hot tea and toast with banana.
Isaac was called to a meeting over some land we are selling and our visitors began.
Meeting with Ronald about his future. His past trainer came and gave him his certificate for completion of his motor cycle training, so a big day.for him. Thanks to Janette for supporting him through these 2 years. Photo to be posted later. 
Then Bonny arrived at the office, he had been beaten by his dad in the village and he had told the boy to leave home because he was not his biological child. He had come to and now lives on the street. He had not eaten and he was very dirty. As I hugged him I could smell the glue that street children here sniff. He bathed and took tea and bananas then we began chatting to him. He said he felt sad that his mother did nothing to stop the beating. She often gets beaten by that man and so we asked him not to be harsh on the mother and we will visit the home. I discussed the issue of glue and he does it because everyone else does it so we asked if he was a sheep following the crowd?? He has said he will use his money on food now instead of glue but it is yet to be seen if he can manage.
Teddy came and announced we should not call her that any more because her name is now Sandra. She has joined a football team at No 4 and tae kwondo, she demonstrated her ability to kick her leg above her head.
I am preparing some paperwork for tomorrows trustee meeting in England which will be hosted by the lovely Keighly with Viv and Richard attending as virgin trustees. Welcome to them. They will also welcome Lynn as a visitor to the meeting and who is interested in becoming more involved. Great days!!! It is now 2pm here so we don't know what the afternoon/evening will bring.