Sunday, June 2, 2019

Rescue Center

For the last few years, we've spent a day at the rescue center here. And they do what the name says – rescue kids. Some have run away from home, some have been kicked out, some have been abandoned as babies. But we were all highly encouraged by the fact that the kids are pretty healthy, more have been returned to homes and there is a smaller number of them than last year.

Of course the medical team kicked into high gear...


Our pharmacy team knows exactly where every pill, syrup and ointment is!


Our baby expert, Kathi, is working with a young boy who was abandoned but has mightily improved.

The rest of us engaged the kids in a variety of activities. There's usually a lot of chaos involved but every team member knows the goal is fun. This young man, with help from a staff member, was doing a great job of actually playing Jenga, which we just learned is a Swahili word meaning "build" – perfect! Many of the younger kids just enjoyed playing with blocks

We brought lots of games for active games. Again, there wasn't always a lot of structure but a lot of fun was had by all. Here Paul tosses two balls to eager catchers.

 Some skilled jump-ropers...

Oh and did I mention that the activity field included three cows, one of whom decided to "moove" out of the field to check out the triage tent? It was easily shooed back. Of course cows mean cowpies, so you can well imagine this is not exactly an ideal playing surface...

 Frisbee was a hit.


When we raise funds to come on this trip, part of it always goes to providing special treats for the communities we visit. At the rescue center, we provided the game supplies and a meal. It might not be what we would have chosen for them nutritionally (sausage, french fries and a soda) but it's a treat for them. 



Just a few more pics - I could deluge you with them but have just grabbed a few more...




Leaving you with one of my favs. He's chasing and catching bubbles with total exuberance and joy...


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