Another rewarding day yesterday, Tuesday, as we completed the first classroom at one of the local Masai communities. This project was first started in July when the Faith and Healing team worked all day to put up the walls and start the rafters. We ran a bit over budget so had to scramble to make sure the facility was built. It has taken longer than expected but then TIK "This is Kenya". And for those of you who have been here or who even read this blog regularly know what I'm talking about. Sometimes just completing a job is the biggest reward, scrapping the time table is often necessary. I have included pictures that show the progression of the classroom. As you can see there is still the room to the left which has not been completely. Again, this is due to lack of funds. This too will happen, no time frame :)
We worked all day yesterday, well I should say the fundis (laborers) worked their asses off. As did Rocky, Joe and John. Spending most of the day on the roof finishing the rafters, securing the roof and then laying the mumbati (tin sheeting). By the end we had a big classroom that will now house a class of 25 Masai children. The community is so excited to finally not be sharing the church that is also a tin shed, with the school. To say things were cramped is an understatement. Thank you to the first team in July for coming out and working so hard to start the project. Also, thanks to the donor, no name needed, who funded this classroom. I hope soon enough to update you on the completion of the second classroom.
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