tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681417888028670772024-03-19T04:52:53.756-07:00Angie VeerAngie Veerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13381349694383604499noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268141788802867077.post-18061903031324910202011-04-20T20:10:00.000-07:002011-04-20T20:20:00.520-07:00Sad News!I got an email from a couple of my friends in Kenya a few days ago. I was told that there was a fire in the school I taught at while in Kenya! It started one night in a shop somewhere close to the school. The fire spread and took out one the buildings at New Adventure. As it turns out, the one building totally burned was the office, which held all of the school records and school books, etc. The school is taking a break, and I'm not sure what will happen in the future! Please pray with me for the children and teachers of New Adventure school in Kibera Slums!<br />This is a picture of what is left!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhztJzz1o9y25t-k71r_oYZSYAhoRAwqma6jMJdTANLjojJpZj867Ph6pSKh_xbFzWF4VEBjCjWZ4RsTE055emB6h8l-BJhS7-PB4Pn8sMOvJXH0jIn9q1HqoWyaLBg0Ez59dcaJqJgQL6b/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhztJzz1o9y25t-k71r_oYZSYAhoRAwqma6jMJdTANLjojJpZj867Ph6pSKh_xbFzWF4VEBjCjWZ4RsTE055emB6h8l-BJhS7-PB4Pn8sMOvJXH0jIn9q1HqoWyaLBg0Ez59dcaJqJgQL6b/s320/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597870823133591362" border="0" /></a>Angie Veerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13381349694383604499noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268141788802867077.post-17055117154577614742011-02-27T17:48:00.000-08:002011-02-27T18:11:17.192-08:00Last days...I had a really good teacher friend in Kenya. Susan taught in the high school level at New Adventure. We started talking on lunch breaks, since that was the only time our schedules intersected. After a while, she started coming to my house to teach me how to make some Kenyan foods. I think my housemates may have enjoyed the food almost as much as I did!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHs7mQeYC9CdQ6g2RX2mFl5suIenk4KNwgRE_pnvc6i3lecooYZGqLR5rwFCZ6n6yLRk6CGNPrN6_-dv0ZE-1iwmfgiKw_jABcWUH6zSJg8fmAdWGJN01JR02PhCGK9yeliayi0dFaRbZP/s1600/DSCN4577.JPG"><br /></a>THis is Susan. We got together 3 times to make different meals. We were making Chapati, which is something similar to a tortilla, but so much better.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijN3SAWa2pEuNJFZhjRECAV0yrPfZfOTyXetjZk2rEFMUsKuXMNCQXYTKp1jYHsVobUaUnkHfrGEuYqK1dZNenzTZeiTuuZE4APtG5hlReuKiVw0-v-tQIrVTRuuzAfbXqYVERJR-x8ASH/s1600/DSCN4572.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijN3SAWa2pEuNJFZhjRECAV0yrPfZfOTyXetjZk2rEFMUsKuXMNCQXYTKp1jYHsVobUaUnkHfrGEuYqK1dZNenzTZeiTuuZE4APtG5hlReuKiVw0-v-tQIrVTRuuzAfbXqYVERJR-x8ASH/s320/DSCN4572.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578552894047493794" border="0" /></a>Two days before I was scheduled to leave Kenya, I received a package from my parents. That made my day! One thing that was included was some Christmas sprinkles. I HAD to use them before I left. I made these sugar cookies, and it felt more like Christmas! One of my housemates had an elephant cookie cutter, so I had to make some Kenyan Christmas cookies.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHs7mQeYC9CdQ6g2RX2mFl5suIenk4KNwgRE_pnvc6i3lecooYZGqLR5rwFCZ6n6yLRk6CGNPrN6_-dv0ZE-1iwmfgiKw_jABcWUH6zSJg8fmAdWGJN01JR02PhCGK9yeliayi0dFaRbZP/s1600/DSCN4577.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHs7mQeYC9CdQ6g2RX2mFl5suIenk4KNwgRE_pnvc6i3lecooYZGqLR5rwFCZ6n6yLRk6CGNPrN6_-dv0ZE-1iwmfgiKw_jABcWUH6zSJg8fmAdWGJN01JR02PhCGK9yeliayi0dFaRbZP/s320/DSCN4577.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578553851515100674" border="0" /></a> I wasn't supposed to make it to the SIM Christmas party, so we ate a few cookies and sent them to someone who WOULD make it to the party. Since my flight was cancelled, I went to the party , stayed through the dinner, and caught my flight afterward! It was a hot , sun-shiny day.<br /><br />I was originally scheduled to fly out of Nairobi on Dec. 19, but the flight was canceled because of the snow in London. The flight was rescheduled to Leave Dec 24. A friend and I decided we didn't want to stay that long. After hours in the airport, we finally got tickets through another airline leaving the 22nd. I told my sisters when to pick me up from the airport, and to keep it a secret for my parents. My dad, being the detective he is, decided to do anything he could to get me home for Christmas! He called the flight agency, and they said, "Well, your daughter is actually in Dubai!"<br />Boy was he shocked, and he had to tell my siblings. They turned right around and said, "How did you find out?!" It was great to be back , but quite a shock to land at 28 degrees. I only had sandals. It's been fun to be home, and I can't wait for it to get warm again...to STAY!Angie Veerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13381349694383604499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268141788802867077.post-29603782447853114622011-02-19T08:48:00.000-08:002011-02-19T09:04:32.529-08:00Just a few people I worked with in KenyaI thought that I would show you just a few people that I got to work with, got to know AND love while I was in Kenya. There are way too many for me to actually post them all, but here are just a few!<br /><div style="text-align: center;">This is Dickson. He was the one who got the mail/packages from the post office, and he also worked out the visas and work permits. When it was time to renew, he was on top of things, and did everything but the signing. He made it look soooo easy! <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJWBxqtG6WG2o010PLQ-cn37CTtdRbfEWVzy8rnxdr0YLodBUtVl9AimWkCgKqTma2fC5h5eHLbHZefQSpcbQafwuHbgvsWlUcLdZ5Kz13kiepc_bBFg0J6Lza8UZPAsfLX6GRsT59egDQ/s1600/DSCN4546.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJWBxqtG6WG2o010PLQ-cn37CTtdRbfEWVzy8rnxdr0YLodBUtVl9AimWkCgKqTma2fC5h5eHLbHZefQSpcbQafwuHbgvsWlUcLdZ5Kz13kiepc_bBFg0J6Lza8UZPAsfLX6GRsT59egDQ/s320/DSCN4546.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575444517299094130" border="0" /></a> This is Clarice. She worked a lot with housing and much, much more!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJWBxqtG6WG2o010PLQ-cn37CTtdRbfEWVzy8rnxdr0YLodBUtVl9AimWkCgKqTma2fC5h5eHLbHZefQSpcbQafwuHbgvsWlUcLdZ5Kz13kiepc_bBFg0J6Lza8UZPAsfLX6GRsT59egDQ/s1600/DSCN4546.JPG"> </a><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiK3XRTuC5H0pg-VyJJGmPDwUBb_rQaFFOcTrJJRAWiYqLQoGXj3MHDYKyt6YnTYrNNfDYk8ImoRXA33R7u8zh9VxZI6Nbdd7mmgs_G51KQcMHQkZjU_BXK1guKY6Z0qymRPhp2U1Fnbmd/s1600/DSCN4554.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiK3XRTuC5H0pg-VyJJGmPDwUBb_rQaFFOcTrJJRAWiYqLQoGXj3MHDYKyt6YnTYrNNfDYk8ImoRXA33R7u8zh9VxZI6Nbdd7mmgs_G51KQcMHQkZjU_BXK1guKY6Z0qymRPhp2U1Fnbmd/s320/DSCN4554.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575445256491164434" border="0" /></a>This is Bernard. He worked in the Finance Department.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmk2ltbPrY4PlTHxGJ1_W2rRQixEqaTmX1Zo5zVnCm6Em1y_hOkgwZTYrlPEa7lHzxeTVPTU_vMH-eeGeaGnic5P8vGy0FNt2FR_i6EORRnVaehWlzg0jbJE3e0GB0t7y2cTqqZWng3b2f/s1600/DSCN4555.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmk2ltbPrY4PlTHxGJ1_W2rRQixEqaTmX1Zo5zVnCm6Em1y_hOkgwZTYrlPEa7lHzxeTVPTU_vMH-eeGeaGnic5P8vGy0FNt2FR_i6EORRnVaehWlzg0jbJE3e0GB0t7y2cTqqZWng3b2f/s320/DSCN4555.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575446008233593090" border="0" /></a>Gladys was the one that cleaned our house so faithfully every Thursday. She was so good, and the house was so clean! She was wonderful! She is also expecting a baby very soon. I am sad to not be able to meet the little one!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHe8b51ML4XaY6wNfgXvCeG5WLEYqHyfVrH8KZgbyBHqHj6lWrPRvNk2H8_NGvEL4TXGLnvk-BzfdvLrB45-SZ_iATO4V9l0lfHdplneMrAYc6C7yxacU4dpgyQg8bedeuvQ3kCwH-pp__/s1600/DSCN4565.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHe8b51ML4XaY6wNfgXvCeG5WLEYqHyfVrH8KZgbyBHqHj6lWrPRvNk2H8_NGvEL4TXGLnvk-BzfdvLrB45-SZ_iATO4V9l0lfHdplneMrAYc6C7yxacU4dpgyQg8bedeuvQ3kCwH-pp__/s320/DSCN4565.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575446744130863682" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">That is all for now, but I'll show more people later!<br /></div>Angie Veerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13381349694383604499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268141788802867077.post-74486373216202241762011-01-19T09:24:00.000-08:002011-01-19T09:47:18.050-08:00I'm not lost!!Sorry about the delay in posts. For the last month in Nairobi, our internet didn't work most of the time, AND my computer stopped charging. I was without a computer for the last 3 weeks. Crazy...but enough excuses. I'm back!!!<br />My last post was Nov. 14th. Everyone but the 8th grade took their final exams. For the most part, they went well. A few were held back to re-take the same grade, but most of the kids passed. Here are some pictures from the last day of school:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEierq3ZBftCha3AreJVGPrOK8pREJFZhr15oIlDXP5I-0tJScCQ2eM6q_d19mGzjPqjj7DlNjpI6vXzaw0lZ8c-tuvU3GRl9MkdxxslGL9AK5ABgFJ1dsvxyWX7FAlmuh7ChKMMOsqeQHMO/s1600/DSCN4132.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEierq3ZBftCha3AreJVGPrOK8pREJFZhr15oIlDXP5I-0tJScCQ2eM6q_d19mGzjPqjj7DlNjpI6vXzaw0lZ8c-tuvU3GRl9MkdxxslGL9AK5ABgFJ1dsvxyWX7FAlmuh7ChKMMOsqeQHMO/s320/DSCN4132.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563953119087178786" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHKw7Pfb4eHugoJEzYMjoDKYsAzMtPy7zAab-4Bbgvuc4trA9JByUNnyvBVuZJ7Vwx6lXcwBFoHmyYcxo6ijik1sBY6TYiy7ct3KwNkglzYvI-nPJ_bnGRi31URxWJXOgZPbszC5QX7XHT/s1600/DSCN4011.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHKw7Pfb4eHugoJEzYMjoDKYsAzMtPy7zAab-4Bbgvuc4trA9JByUNnyvBVuZJ7Vwx6lXcwBFoHmyYcxo6ijik1sBY6TYiy7ct3KwNkglzYvI-nPJ_bnGRi31URxWJXOgZPbszC5QX7XHT/s320/DSCN4011.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563950922374492130" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkHj8gRMx2byAXQV0vAadZCchG3z8X8M_R-XNm3PlHgeuebVU7if0_K5wUUoG8N2u6sGJSKkNN4U-WTHXRvicM4wphE80nvn9hl_4K9E2dRZnBeac5gEaBPMFFJBMO9CRBCCSB22fn06oN/s1600/DSCN4129.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkHj8gRMx2byAXQV0vAadZCchG3z8X8M_R-XNm3PlHgeuebVU7if0_K5wUUoG8N2u6sGJSKkNN4U-WTHXRvicM4wphE80nvn9hl_4K9E2dRZnBeac5gEaBPMFFJBMO9CRBCCSB22fn06oN/s320/DSCN4129.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563952516250770802" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_vor3PH1HkXVO5lR39-WPmSp_zYZQtRdYZMtcLXPY5FxU5p31hyycx98IM1cDOFNCKrb5OeTg5nsBFM3F1goRpnqQhSixs5sOdldukCzZ3XaA2rtw6FyV3tymH3kCwBTF_LuPSU1gjVfD/s1600/DSCN4138.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_vor3PH1HkXVO5lR39-WPmSp_zYZQtRdYZMtcLXPY5FxU5p31hyycx98IM1cDOFNCKrb5OeTg5nsBFM3F1goRpnqQhSixs5sOdldukCzZ3XaA2rtw6FyV3tymH3kCwBTF_LuPSU1gjVfD/s320/DSCN4138.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563954119145550210" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJngEpLFNObd6ibR6owOiZlxFSxQ8QIkENiahmu31PXE9R10JeQbqO6JHMlTakOOapm8atOL4MQaa_0_VrLvPzMeXHZFA9WnRcbywFVuesHV6dGb7Q6wwZeB3ikBMftYSHvVvJGH2qEpSG/s1600/DSCN4152.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJngEpLFNObd6ibR6owOiZlxFSxQ8QIkENiahmu31PXE9R10JeQbqO6JHMlTakOOapm8atOL4MQaa_0_VrLvPzMeXHZFA9WnRcbywFVuesHV6dGb7Q6wwZeB3ikBMftYSHvVvJGH2qEpSG/s320/DSCN4152.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563954533083835106" border="0" /></a>After school ended for the term, I worked in the SIM office everyday. I will post some pictures of some of the people that I worked with. Thanks so much for praying for me over the last 6 months!Angie Veerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13381349694383604499noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268141788802867077.post-77876855658236521252010-11-14T04:54:00.001-08:002010-11-14T05:10:56.606-08:00Exams...Since the 8th grade was taking their exams this past week (Mon-Thurs), the rest of the school had a school break to eliminate distractions. I tried to work out ministry days (to go visit other ministries in the area) for those days off, but those fell through. I ended up working in the SIM office Mon-Thurs. That was really nice as they have been really busy. Hopefully it will slow down a bit after this coming Friday.<br />Some of my friends/housemates came to my school last week to visit. Here are some of their pictures! <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimZcZgREQ4va7EkrGzB_F6jCTtW8dLNC_5f9dVwNygQDlvR5ezJcnbI43zLN4TVK7y6lt0xoOgmSiM_6J7MA0V_hD5lCWMNLmTVknHnA5yKDeuAaspqx9CwlB6VZ6sTmgHlI7PUMcVV_VL/s1600/IMG_0049.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimZcZgREQ4va7EkrGzB_F6jCTtW8dLNC_5f9dVwNygQDlvR5ezJcnbI43zLN4TVK7y6lt0xoOgmSiM_6J7MA0V_hD5lCWMNLmTVknHnA5yKDeuAaspqx9CwlB6VZ6sTmgHlI7PUMcVV_VL/s320/IMG_0049.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539391196448870770" border="0" /></a>Here are my students working diligently!! HAHAH<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy9Q5lw-pz4yWdb3_pLoE07Tsf3MdfLDtAymMcdJPS_5R6d4ejjjm3R_8TRNbPa2dRNGJd6gSoBawKLwQWN_5tOZTN8NvxhK7Np4Asyx0FuKyQ-kfTq4Ak9YP7fEi2eaEjsceujeGaaJh1/s1600/IMG_0059.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy9Q5lw-pz4yWdb3_pLoE07Tsf3MdfLDtAymMcdJPS_5R6d4ejjjm3R_8TRNbPa2dRNGJd6gSoBawKLwQWN_5tOZTN8NvxhK7Np4Asyx0FuKyQ-kfTq4Ak9YP7fEi2eaEjsceujeGaaJh1/s320/IMG_0059.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539391568567585282" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-buK9ZybVM7IrDMcAgHg2ZcIPq8AmcKHMbSzNU_hDB2d1fPtte3ofr-YhFPqOOJEI_LNhp90f6W-J4CzjKMhePIa72evnDoW48FLhpy3cB-Hef3sjRL-VVbcYZjPe7RgYy0WWLqvEwJg3/s1600/IMG_1027.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-buK9ZybVM7IrDMcAgHg2ZcIPq8AmcKHMbSzNU_hDB2d1fPtte3ofr-YhFPqOOJEI_LNhp90f6W-J4CzjKMhePIa72evnDoW48FLhpy3cB-Hef3sjRL-VVbcYZjPe7RgYy0WWLqvEwJg3/s320/IMG_1027.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539390024679161234" border="0" /></a><br />We started exams for the rest of the school as well. Those will continue through this week. I can't believe how quickly this term has gone! I will be home in 5 short weeks. WOW!Angie Veerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13381349694383604499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268141788802867077.post-79997106347164165192010-11-14T04:38:00.000-08:002010-11-14T04:52:51.419-08:00Fun with hairHere is how my hair looked for 3 1/2 weeks....it only took 3 hours and 45 minutes to braid , or plait.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWGMF6g_I3rNehmGXF6dltDnbbjX_w4lTnLF2HurKObSoLYaIVOYTtNeQbHrVD71J1fWfgSuoHMBhhSVAjK9cmB-54hSguWg1T5rys5gKE67OpW_admsW-yUBv_JZdKpI73qJSpATcrbEK/s1600/DSCN3841.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWGMF6g_I3rNehmGXF6dltDnbbjX_w4lTnLF2HurKObSoLYaIVOYTtNeQbHrVD71J1fWfgSuoHMBhhSVAjK9cmB-54hSguWg1T5rys5gKE67OpW_admsW-yUBv_JZdKpI73qJSpATcrbEK/s320/DSCN3841.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539386977686452674" border="0" /></a>This is the process of taking out the extensions. I even got a toothpick out for the really small braids:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUVe5VgVdyQM4fpPuhJS2PF_VbxKuMDtScWT6BKl6auEQASSrQgmCk0uh8fVmVTrBbcrv4RbPDwj4RiO7cbe_eVZTTgaAk5iSmqNWC3H78H2HRanIpSnh6LQWAvYF-Ft6WPn3oPvrX8lgs/s1600/IMG_1174.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUVe5VgVdyQM4fpPuhJS2PF_VbxKuMDtScWT6BKl6auEQASSrQgmCk0uh8fVmVTrBbcrv4RbPDwj4RiO7cbe_eVZTTgaAk5iSmqNWC3H78H2HRanIpSnh6LQWAvYF-Ft6WPn3oPvrX8lgs/s320/IMG_1174.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539386417201029330" border="0" /></a>This is what happens when you play with electrical outlets:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ3pqXwxn26qBUN6xcoVnbT3VGuV3NkENQcbRe_DceDwOJdC8k8oU9nXE09IL9GF1Qkjn4_Gm1ATh7Qapf8J4laIqHi-OArho1xszZ_6B7dEbzWqHw1h1fF2ddAtkDbPo_y0-mQozpG95C/s1600/IMG_1177.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ3pqXwxn26qBUN6xcoVnbT3VGuV3NkENQcbRe_DceDwOJdC8k8oU9nXE09IL9GF1Qkjn4_Gm1ATh7Qapf8J4laIqHi-OArho1xszZ_6B7dEbzWqHw1h1fF2ddAtkDbPo_y0-mQozpG95C/s320/IMG_1177.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539385791314957634" border="0" /></a>This is when I finished pulling out my extension....more than 4 hours:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg94hqirm0rFy2LfshKeEvAJXyyVGrmcmpEZIn5Vwvbs7iiMpc7b_xJwfbkEsEb-KrL1yuOilJkN6A-ycERK8IfS_kD2Y8yUTBAMpMkNhpEgsQFm5_qYAhleJtQMiNuANI5vTQZcD-Vljs/s1600/IMG_1184.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg94hqirm0rFy2LfshKeEvAJXyyVGrmcmpEZIn5Vwvbs7iiMpc7b_xJwfbkEsEb-KrL1yuOilJkN6A-ycERK8IfS_kD2Y8yUTBAMpMkNhpEgsQFm5_qYAhleJtQMiNuANI5vTQZcD-Vljs/s320/IMG_1184.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539384659344914370" border="0" /></a>Now....wait for a few more weeks and start the process all over again. :DAngie Veerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13381349694383604499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268141788802867077.post-6931875922477573392010-11-08T20:48:00.000-08:002010-11-08T20:56:27.124-08:00Fall ...in a new fashionI'm experiencing a new kind of fall this year. I do miss the reds and oranges of the trees at home, but this is what I'm getting this year. Nice change for one year :D<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9hoGfXBbqQn2W-pNhUbMr2rYJTY-VOLybkzPPGytqaeYBVBHZAVOURL0hJGC7oBs_WPI9uuW8VZVuMIRGK2ESReRWbV6FzCjWUkssbJ3HhyDri8VFwafzNhmrSqVxxVt1AqwWgUkSeYHz/s1600/DSCN3891.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9hoGfXBbqQn2W-pNhUbMr2rYJTY-VOLybkzPPGytqaeYBVBHZAVOURL0hJGC7oBs_WPI9uuW8VZVuMIRGK2ESReRWbV6FzCjWUkssbJ3HhyDri8VFwafzNhmrSqVxxVt1AqwWgUkSeYHz/s320/DSCN3891.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537408229550278690" border="0" /></a><br />HAPPY FALL, EVERYONE!!Angie Veerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13381349694383604499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268141788802867077.post-15357916906203108652010-11-07T10:32:00.001-08:002010-11-07T10:46:50.735-08:00Life...Wow, time is flying by so quickly! I don't know how the month of October is already gone. I thought I should probably update quickly! I only have 6 more weeks here in Kenya, then I'll get to update you all in person! Yay!<br /><br />School is going well. We have this week off for the standard 8 students to take their huge exams. This is the deciding factor for possibly moving on to High School. They are taking exams Monday through Thursday. The rest of the school has those days off from school so that the 8th graders will not be distracted. During this time, I will be working at the SIM office and also taking some ministry days to visit other ministries. I'll let you know when those plans are solidified. We will start the exams for the rest of the school on Friday, and that will continue through next week.<br />The end of the school term is November 26th.<br /><br />Other than that, I'm keeping busy with 5 roommates...4 from Germany, and 1 from India. What an experience to have so many cultures around all the time! I love the people here, and I will really miss them when I leave! I"m super excited to see my friends and family again, especially around the holidays!<br /><br />THanks for your prayers, and I'll try to update again shortly!Angie Veerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13381349694383604499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268141788802867077.post-68920017816545954612010-10-04T10:46:00.000-07:002010-10-04T12:03:30.412-07:00Pictures of God's Creation!! :DThis is the beginning of our trip to Mt. Longenot, an extinct volcano... we're waiting for the matatu to fill up. A matatu is a 15 passenger over-crowded van for public transport.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXpaB1ew-veb9QOocr77VRZnLSQSKs0lEX-1EEfHZLf2PsDZcpsSZeKMnThYSqPJhkrLncyQ-1-BHP2NCJgOCVJhHOOcXK3MzgBCv0C_9hNpDIaB3UvcejwNDRGKv2X5m-dbMgfLmUNABO/s1600/IMG_0422.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXpaB1ew-veb9QOocr77VRZnLSQSKs0lEX-1EEfHZLf2PsDZcpsSZeKMnThYSqPJhkrLncyQ-1-BHP2NCJgOCVJhHOOcXK3MzgBCv0C_9hNpDIaB3UvcejwNDRGKv2X5m-dbMgfLmUNABO/s320/IMG_0422.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524266443742773586" border="0" /></a>We made it to the "top" of the volcano. It only took 1 hour and 15 minutes...but wait, we then started hiking around the top!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOXs8lqrAmgnjM60s86-pi9oLkMlythV7uim0VNPRz8CsnCcM55d44VJbFrpikqqNILXbWP_meboBe4x3LZEtgZ7p_EuZndr1Ex_KxKSiQSyw3-OA2XinNt55_JWVbx-JKeo3oHd2SDSTx/s1600/DSCN3046.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOXs8lqrAmgnjM60s86-pi9oLkMlythV7uim0VNPRz8CsnCcM55d44VJbFrpikqqNILXbWP_meboBe4x3LZEtgZ7p_EuZndr1Ex_KxKSiQSyw3-OA2XinNt55_JWVbx-JKeo3oHd2SDSTx/s320/DSCN3046.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524266142238170962" border="0" /></a>Beautiful views!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgDWvQhIm3NxFkNEEKLxjS31MhF5dr2Pk75MklKOfIpiNVB5ZVdilk8OOKFxC85hAK17bnOHhSp3942754K50yVlf1gx3kDqut2gSUIKixLQzwU6dxGKdwtql2WeRvm1B1cIxV4OEbLswe/s1600/IMG_0495.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgDWvQhIm3NxFkNEEKLxjS31MhF5dr2Pk75MklKOfIpiNVB5ZVdilk8OOKFxC85hAK17bnOHhSp3942754K50yVlf1gx3kDqut2gSUIKixLQzwU6dxGKdwtql2WeRvm1B1cIxV4OEbLswe/s320/IMG_0495.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524265681200651506" border="0" /></a>There were lots of places with loose gravel. THis was one such place. I had slipped into this position....HAHAH...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3qxbRNHHpvk7wkuzwf3rJAShXHqru9IiokqDWQ6BeYHgFKVadLC5tpORRYFvs_OOhQHhirfdJndgy7Zmip3jmdPNYxGAXZ8RvD2LZthNO2g5nEwyMJ0P2GF7Y9ZoatwNOZEZX1dCsRhs8/s1600/IMG_0491.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3qxbRNHHpvk7wkuzwf3rJAShXHqru9IiokqDWQ6BeYHgFKVadLC5tpORRYFvs_OOhQHhirfdJndgy7Zmip3jmdPNYxGAXZ8RvD2LZthNO2g5nEwyMJ0P2GF7Y9ZoatwNOZEZX1dCsRhs8/s320/IMG_0491.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524265190080920594" border="0" /></a>The peak on the left was the tallest...Yikes!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQRvH1uztEKiSRODMCOWDS7G7X_kpvE2F8iXuSvELYgmvFwJe6fSinUPd4BkwNIcYETX5SsqhU9uUPQex_NoTemEXT2yDsegcYO8QFHoBOPTJRhqAdSp3iTVNoK7HTp2BXw5AOsS8hcXUi/s1600/DSCN3114.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQRvH1uztEKiSRODMCOWDS7G7X_kpvE2F8iXuSvELYgmvFwJe6fSinUPd4BkwNIcYETX5SsqhU9uUPQex_NoTemEXT2yDsegcYO8QFHoBOPTJRhqAdSp3iTVNoK7HTp2BXw5AOsS8hcXUi/s320/DSCN3114.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524264698683874434" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnnW19l7-YgvbrnlKFFUDlbooSNvMX6kxmgD97NniKbu67W8MnaH7z9jSwjQWlPGhk3crr_MDHe7yMvEdpeUKwteuZNpj6n8yZb-tXJWb9YGop6y2MoqJyxlD9eFIuYDRCoBnsjI92QFJM/s1600/DSCN3158.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnnW19l7-YgvbrnlKFFUDlbooSNvMX6kxmgD97NniKbu67W8MnaH7z9jSwjQWlPGhk3crr_MDHe7yMvEdpeUKwteuZNpj6n8yZb-tXJWb9YGop6y2MoqJyxlD9eFIuYDRCoBnsjI92QFJM/s320/DSCN3158.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524264018724057362" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhovJkz4FNDCYUdm8jXeNyZitthK4EKXIAmblkW40IS27GL6TedXT9cuaJ6eRtuZJaONdcQ9yvmj7-I86AcPKWNi_Aa9r8MMhKGGwCdGNVnbkbeBqgTvMO__IHLTQ_vu-ejYHvJhBa-3cmM/s1600/DSCN3048.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhovJkz4FNDCYUdm8jXeNyZitthK4EKXIAmblkW40IS27GL6TedXT9cuaJ6eRtuZJaONdcQ9yvmj7-I86AcPKWNi_Aa9r8MMhKGGwCdGNVnbkbeBqgTvMO__IHLTQ_vu-ejYHvJhBa-3cmM/s320/DSCN3048.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524263701302827810" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyZvtkPwOQQnPpMyxu8rjUL1Oa78OvgLCPTxC1TLu82I-_yMgG7_1iVTNHsPdCm97WNWSKyVnUbL7UOhRubdN82Xc9yvXzZYaxHK86mtqdH4E65DTIEO-h5L9FRZ-yN6eKaFEiD7rVeaRs/s1600/DSCN3237.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyZvtkPwOQQnPpMyxu8rjUL1Oa78OvgLCPTxC1TLu82I-_yMgG7_1iVTNHsPdCm97WNWSKyVnUbL7UOhRubdN82Xc9yvXzZYaxHK86mtqdH4E65DTIEO-h5L9FRZ-yN6eKaFEiD7rVeaRs/s320/DSCN3237.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524263287426657858" border="0" /></a><br />We made it to the top of the highest peak...only to realize that it was only 1/4 of the way around. It was starting to look as if rain was coming, so we didn't stay here too long!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT0C6uzWMK99expV0zt7e554bfdLluL0C6YvVRjd5BbHnW13-bP-lXHietCg3QhyphenhyphenFeRQdDXl4LPTuSDy_NdXLUtlkswejjyzskkHHqGegDtOLrySEc-MLznBazceO0W6GuSU5lHwzuHLlz/s1600/DSCN3163.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT0C6uzWMK99expV0zt7e554bfdLluL0C6YvVRjd5BbHnW13-bP-lXHietCg3QhyphenhyphenFeRQdDXl4LPTuSDy_NdXLUtlkswejjyzskkHHqGegDtOLrySEc-MLznBazceO0W6GuSU5lHwzuHLlz/s320/DSCN3163.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524260035269467042" border="0" /></a><br />We finally made it around the whole thing...it only took us 3 1/2 hours. Now, we get to get back down the rest of the way, and find our way home! We woke up the next morning really sore, but feeling like we accomplished something!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1iEc2LohCbqyqKIhkHvWmT31jx3CCIz35DWutrwG2ylQTaOAUQ8t0miTkNTXQhJuSwljGYssrR3r7ELhQSX-jvnvxsfXt3Zo8eVTEpCIPKi_CU23HU9vlCDZYtXZCdTCckJPTWB5N-krk/s1600/DSCN3268.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1iEc2LohCbqyqKIhkHvWmT31jx3CCIz35DWutrwG2ylQTaOAUQ8t0miTkNTXQhJuSwljGYssrR3r7ELhQSX-jvnvxsfXt3Zo8eVTEpCIPKi_CU23HU9vlCDZYtXZCdTCckJPTWB5N-krk/s320/DSCN3268.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524252717997753650" border="0" /></a>Angie Veerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13381349694383604499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268141788802867077.post-75469410990939163182010-10-04T07:54:00.000-07:002010-10-04T10:42:59.956-07:00Random News...Just a little piece of information that really excites me....our oven was fixed today (after not working for almost a week)!! YAY! HAHAH, I'm easily excited, so I just had to share...thanks for listening! :D :D<br /><br />OTher things that have happened since my last post:<br />The new teacher that I have been teaching with has been really great. I've enjoyed working with her, and we get along very well! Thanks for your prayers through the transition.<br />Hopefully starting in a week or two, I may begin working at the SIM office in addition to teaching in the school. It will be nice to spend more time with the people there. I have only been to the office a few times since I'm always at school, and some of the people working there always ask me why I never go to see them! :D<br /><br />Here are some pictures from the last few weeks...This one is the view of Kibera from New Adventure school...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYkskzwwcqy2LGWZnQpnB3OhceIuHts6R7LDmLrLhAYL6UPNrFYEdN-VmcGFkIO0fQcTa-IdiA9fpzT0B6jFx6trZIr2l_s_IguMpEVKuwyhdxN-mSa8A80BAQZT2xk0kjmTmbRxo7IGv6/s1600/DSCN2837.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYkskzwwcqy2LGWZnQpnB3OhceIuHts6R7LDmLrLhAYL6UPNrFYEdN-VmcGFkIO0fQcTa-IdiA9fpzT0B6jFx6trZIr2l_s_IguMpEVKuwyhdxN-mSa8A80BAQZT2xk0kjmTmbRxo7IGv6/s320/DSCN2837.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524242472511785426" border="0" /></a>This is a picture of the ladies that work in the "kitchen" at school. I sit with them when I have breaks...and they take really good care of me!! :D The lady on the left is Josephine, and the one on the right is Veronica. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2NnbUBoMKvPJONNEMBAikgv5ajPfahKe3I-CD0TS3X3IbTNCg3OBqOk4ShVvbh-x89tPWRiNKLuv86uua5aJvsUsE5kz-CuJOa5RHwRTALzfFyjinars9Viy-luuKYe9x9WDHyb1EliUq/s1600/DSCN2844.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2NnbUBoMKvPJONNEMBAikgv5ajPfahKe3I-CD0TS3X3IbTNCg3OBqOk4ShVvbh-x89tPWRiNKLuv86uua5aJvsUsE5kz-CuJOa5RHwRTALzfFyjinars9Viy-luuKYe9x9WDHyb1EliUq/s320/DSCN2844.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524241405695159970" border="0" /></a><br />This is one of my students. His name is Melzedeck. (It's not correctly spelled, but at least you know how to pronounce it :D )....He has informed me that he is going to come back with me to the States. He'll travel in my bags!! :D I couldn't resist his dimply smile :D<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwvg2ppA3kt_QnQELoc00YuGnjW5oxsHtHsTwEie_cdZSqBKptb081TJ9cgjB_I_Q2QFMGogmLV932zaW0-TZZKqp_9jDaebAVndCBPLMwjqS3UaBTKHnhC_PmJoEkTx187xlnKzgr8_H0/s1600/DSCN2864.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwvg2ppA3kt_QnQELoc00YuGnjW5oxsHtHsTwEie_cdZSqBKptb081TJ9cgjB_I_Q2QFMGogmLV932zaW0-TZZKqp_9jDaebAVndCBPLMwjqS3UaBTKHnhC_PmJoEkTx187xlnKzgr8_H0/s320/DSCN2864.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524243527396522098" border="0" /></a>Here are two VERY random pictures. The one is what the children eat at the school every day. IT is called guitheri, which is a mixture of maize and beans. It has grown on me, and I eat it several times a week. A lot of kids go buy an avocado and put it in the guitheri. Surprisingly, it tastes really good! The other picture is the cho (i.e. the latrene or toilet) at school. Thought you would enjoy it :D HAHAHAH...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirdNULO_Js9jcKCFeXHzXnfoOXkV-lk-X5Et9aYMhB2gyRfJYtbIJDAny1E7163aher6Paq-73UH4s_8XQxPaTdmHXpQWAkwc8fzt0Vy89WfXUCtuwz_oAP8D1J_uhm1pwe5QVGPPEyme8/s1600/DSCN2908.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirdNULO_Js9jcKCFeXHzXnfoOXkV-lk-X5Et9aYMhB2gyRfJYtbIJDAny1E7163aher6Paq-73UH4s_8XQxPaTdmHXpQWAkwc8fzt0Vy89WfXUCtuwz_oAP8D1J_uhm1pwe5QVGPPEyme8/s320/DSCN2908.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524246501569836818" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGmyPNf_ADT7Z33gr0HzEQOdk3uHEZnV7aWYZKfZ0XJfDwXd_Q3PdFpQeeS_-fplJNNe47RmSqz8MUGk_J_lfjVQnIZ9zMGKAHB3TPuQE5_a_l3g4_8Aeukv8EjSiT5sOPSOXTk0ZuPh2h/s1600/DSCN2918.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGmyPNf_ADT7Z33gr0HzEQOdk3uHEZnV7aWYZKfZ0XJfDwXd_Q3PdFpQeeS_-fplJNNe47RmSqz8MUGk_J_lfjVQnIZ9zMGKAHB3TPuQE5_a_l3g4_8Aeukv8EjSiT5sOPSOXTk0ZuPh2h/s320/DSCN2918.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524247223819650946" border="0" /></a><br />More pictures of beautiful scenery to be continued on the next post.... :DAngie Veerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13381349694383604499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268141788802867077.post-69507888289640446262010-09-15T06:45:00.000-07:002010-09-15T07:03:24.855-07:00Flexibility<span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Flexibility</span> is the name of the game. This morning, I walked into the school and found out that the teacher I HAD been teaching with decided to take a government job. A new teacher was being showed the school, and I would be teaching with her today. WOW! I will miss my old teacher, but will hopefully get to know the new one well. <br /><br />Since I've been here in Kenya, two verses keep coming to mind. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10.<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> <span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong." </span></span></span><br />I have found it hard to delight in any hard thing that comes up. Having trouble with a certain student, having things change without notice....whatever it has been, I have felt my insecurities, my doubts. I have many weaknesses, but God's power is made perfect in those weaknesses. I know that I can't do these things without God's help. His power has gotten me through.<br />Thanks for praying!Angie Veerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13381349694383604499noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268141788802867077.post-62617695388965412502010-09-12T00:52:00.000-07:002010-09-12T00:58:47.102-07:00Happy Sunday!Good morning to you all....although you are all asleep :D. I'm getting ready to go to church, but thought I'd write a quick update.<br />We started the new term this past week. It has worked out that the teacher I have been teaching with has come back. She is waiting for news from the government to see if she has been hired for another school. I am so happy that she has come back. I was a little nervous at the idea that I may have had the whole class to myself. God knows what is best...and I'm not alone!<br /><br />Next week marks my 1/2 mark. I will be renewing my visa next Monday. I can't believe how quickly the time has gone! I have two roommates from Germany that will be in my house until I leave. It has been so nice to have someone to talk to in the evenings and when we are not at school. They are such wonderful girls!<br /><br />Well, I'm off to church now. Hope you slept well. I miss you all, and can't wait to see you or hear from you! Have a great day!Angie Veerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13381349694383604499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268141788802867077.post-37231828691748138362010-09-01T09:18:00.000-07:002010-09-01T10:17:26.043-07:00School break..New adventure has a week off from school before the new term starts! During this week, I have been going to the SIM office and helping out where I can. I have been filing and organizing mostly, but I have also gotten to spend more time with the SIMers that work in the office. I don't get to see them since I am at school from 8:20-4 everyday (almost the whole time that the office is open). The new term starts up again next week. I do not know exactly what I will be teaching. The teacher that I have been helping in Grade 3 may not be coming back this term. If that is the case, I may be teaching all of Grade 3 except Kiswahili. I have been getting a lot of variety over this break. In addition to grade 3, I have been teaching Grade 6 and Grade 4 English. I have enjoyed the older class levels, so I hope that I will be able to stay with them over the next term.<br />This past weekend, I had another opportunity to go with Colin and Fey (SIMers) to a place called Kangunda. It was only a day even. We went to Kangunda for another church cell training experience. It was a little easier this time as their English was really good, and they did not need interpreters. I did not have my camera, so sorry that there are no pictures!<br /><br />Here are some pics of my weekend! On Friday, I went with some friends to a place called Hell's Gate National Park. We hiked around and drove through the park all day. It was so much fun, and so beautiful! I also made some new friends!! :D I just thought this sign was funny!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNVpXu4l0zjDDYQ0EyuB2bzwf7dQqXspffpydb5j8xV_iRD8dj7KKC3o2nJMDQuAJQvOPiiaMqEmfzZ5c6vkJy6gF5u4YPWvL0NRjo8Z-BEBExs3ptJT7pZkfkRHnK9EyskljZOhfTY5dH/s1600/DSCN2546.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNVpXu4l0zjDDYQ0EyuB2bzwf7dQqXspffpydb5j8xV_iRD8dj7KKC3o2nJMDQuAJQvOPiiaMqEmfzZ5c6vkJy6gF5u4YPWvL0NRjo8Z-BEBExs3ptJT7pZkfkRHnK9EyskljZOhfTY5dH/s320/DSCN2546.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511990183403411538" border="0" /></a>I loved this view! We pretty much sat here for an hour just taking it in!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj9X_PkNMui6QSmHXij3oLym01GKvzbc9nnfPPhPP-qxZMfwlye-ikkpliHGSuWZgWChHivN9xPuyyBcNRsGx19loJtK17B34s5sAFhe3b2jTByZ5nfuH9ep-7SSxdi1EBkA8UsobH-Ivt/s1600/group.on.edge.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj9X_PkNMui6QSmHXij3oLym01GKvzbc9nnfPPhPP-qxZMfwlye-ikkpliHGSuWZgWChHivN9xPuyyBcNRsGx19loJtK17B34s5sAFhe3b2jTByZ5nfuH9ep-7SSxdi1EBkA8UsobH-Ivt/s320/group.on.edge.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511991838395332514" border="0" /></a>Here is a front view. We weren't REALLY on the edge of the world! I felt as if I should have had a bottle to throw off the face of the earth (The God's must be crazy).<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmVqkyvzbgEFzCK6bxGUyFULyhRkrmZPl1ZpZqq7ZJ835UJdneE-vyt3sTB83h_BD05Qzo7fbGzKhu6lUIGQ4BoKwruDSLfbiXzHWioadQGbnhmR5WdcrhuLtvFaIQ7rj7diWmiH5yYLh5/s1600/front.group.on.edge.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmVqkyvzbgEFzCK6bxGUyFULyhRkrmZPl1ZpZqq7ZJ835UJdneE-vyt3sTB83h_BD05Qzo7fbGzKhu6lUIGQ4BoKwruDSLfbiXzHWioadQGbnhmR5WdcrhuLtvFaIQ7rj7diWmiH5yYLh5/s320/front.group.on.edge.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511990520017303410" border="0" /></a>We hiked around these rocks for a couple of hours. This was heading towards the place where Tomb Raider 2 was filmed....<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv7MAFr5bFVFsr6cKoII_Syo-uuC8BVyNy0gaB-2eziO-rEpQ3s5M8_-0mSrPJzPrsCtrf33Q6BLcD2U64Do_R78jSKugZgUAx52QZp3HE55a2sKVPDf7a0kq9I-_5h9JC7UYX3OCP1j_8/s1600/walls+3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv7MAFr5bFVFsr6cKoII_Syo-uuC8BVyNy0gaB-2eziO-rEpQ3s5M8_-0mSrPJzPrsCtrf33Q6BLcD2U64Do_R78jSKugZgUAx52QZp3HE55a2sKVPDf7a0kq9I-_5h9JC7UYX3OCP1j_8/s320/walls+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511993155565238962" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjavltTUL_2w4DgezfTOuvj5mnlKq6cKLtZKFCwK5eorSuJ7yvg5hkQG11KwoN8qLqk2gsFDlAmg0zifKQd8QBMS-is4yyGHoWSsZYnVn-5JbMP1akx7aH2BiIRMK3QCaK2gqrOl4Ya4e2h/s1600/walkway.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjavltTUL_2w4DgezfTOuvj5mnlKq6cKLtZKFCwK5eorSuJ7yvg5hkQG11KwoN8qLqk2gsFDlAmg0zifKQd8QBMS-is4yyGHoWSsZYnVn-5JbMP1akx7aH2BiIRMK3QCaK2gqrOl4Ya4e2h/s320/walkway.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511993695762811698" border="0" /></a>Angie Veerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13381349694383604499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268141788802867077.post-37343938283545144802010-08-20T23:00:00.000-07:002010-08-20T23:25:44.049-07:00Hello :D !!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJXeYLyaUM960mPsh7TW-jRsFBtdlVL2F-ZApJsONh8r-it7D4aOqIQ55egXbjkDhz9hxatjVMwAhM9QVMR9UYha1kJXX86GONITT8GPgW74T2XtcwIU9erM5Wra9k6X_xRzBbFs0QhkDx/s1600/DSCN2470.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJXeYLyaUM960mPsh7TW-jRsFBtdlVL2F-ZApJsONh8r-it7D4aOqIQ55egXbjkDhz9hxatjVMwAhM9QVMR9UYha1kJXX86GONITT8GPgW74T2XtcwIU9erM5Wra9k6X_xRzBbFs0QhkDx/s320/DSCN2470.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507741958498578546" border="0" /></a><br />This week has been so full! We have celebrated two birthdays on the compound, and I've had 2 roommates from Germany this past week. They are going through orientation and heading out on Monday to Tumaini...the orphanage/school that I went to several weeks ago.<br />I will be alone again until I get one roommate on Friday. Three more girls will be coming on the Following Monday. I will not be used to a full house for sure! This will only last for a few more days until I will be left with 2 of the girls. They will be with me for the remainder of my time here.<br /><br />We had VBS at the school this past week. That was a nice break from the normal. A group was at the school everyday from 10-2:30. THe day was full of games, Bible lessons, workshops, etc. I helped each day until Thursday, <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisVlHFxP2AlP8twSH6b_z6l_acdyHhSFjb8a9vj2-b_P0mk7_4_pfbT7H2JM5IqHKjStb_vyBx7BGABCNKXLbEEodSAQHntRtkaPOElYNB1nmWHrZU4Wk7J_laxcQEv0kP3K5fWzOr1Amh/s1600/DSCN2489.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisVlHFxP2AlP8twSH6b_z6l_acdyHhSFjb8a9vj2-b_P0mk7_4_pfbT7H2JM5IqHKjStb_vyBx7BGABCNKXLbEEodSAQHntRtkaPOElYNB1nmWHrZU4Wk7J_laxcQEv0kP3K5fWzOr1Amh/s320/DSCN2489.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507742770028069794" border="0" /></a>when VBS ended. Next week at the school is a normal school week until Thursday. Friday is declared a Kenyan holiday as parts of the new constitution will take affect.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZkcn2Hou5nyGu5_rtofd_kwLZSDqrrRmoY9l9-X_SS7zTzmzXtXwrJw1tRxtq0UKVHC6H5bZx9Sp3jFbSrVmW9MsKpkV4yYk8NPz0jTZK8ktpPVTK4MyXoeSD3-O4flqicizNMHGN2MwF/s1600/DSCN2501.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZkcn2Hou5nyGu5_rtofd_kwLZSDqrrRmoY9l9-X_SS7zTzmzXtXwrJw1tRxtq0UKVHC6H5bZx9Sp3jFbSrVmW9MsKpkV4yYk8NPz0jTZK8ktpPVTK4MyXoeSD3-O4flqicizNMHGN2MwF/s320/DSCN2501.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507744048927774866" border="0" /></a>I also made it to a game park last weekend. It was a really nice and relaxing trip to take. We stopped on the equator. I don't know if it was just me, but I think got hotter instantly :P I may have even gotten a little burn from the couple of minutes there!!! HAHAH.....<br /><br />On our way home, we stopped at a place where they make cheese, and ate at a fish place. They raise their own fish. It was soo beautiful! The dining area was up in the trees, almost like a treehouse. :D Here is a picture of the appetizer :P ***I DID NOT skin or de-bone it. I did try it, however....very interesting indeed :P<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigRTi3YkdRn7JXd9YOd9_ytvAT0I4Y6f2dDBX9HrzdUMwK9ZmFtWyLzFHV7fS-21Hhbx1X191zTEoBqbmpCTjzaFFm04fIeOihaH-I_W70gbNrKjsic_MqY-L8us5Pr_-rBOO8ZL9EEZOZ/s1600/DSCN2514.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigRTi3YkdRn7JXd9YOd9_ytvAT0I4Y6f2dDBX9HrzdUMwK9ZmFtWyLzFHV7fS-21Hhbx1X191zTEoBqbmpCTjzaFFm04fIeOihaH-I_W70gbNrKjsic_MqY-L8us5Pr_-rBOO8ZL9EEZOZ/s320/DSCN2514.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507745175141820946" border="0" /></a>Angie Veerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13381349694383604499noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268141788802867077.post-16496360355705871552010-07-31T11:15:00.000-07:002010-07-31T12:20:32.815-07:00KinangopI have just had a very busy 2 weeks. We have officially finished school for one week. On Thursday and Friday, a couple Americans working with AWANA international were at the school. They had been to the school last year, and were getting updates. They had several grades recite a passage from Psalms, and had several individuals reciting verses recorded for promotional videos they will be producing.Now that I have a week off from school, I will be doing some little things around Nairobi. I will be going to a child care/orphanage called New Life to spend time with the children. I would also like to go to the SIM office and help out where I can.<br /><br />Last weekend, I went to Kinangop with an SIM couple- Colin and Fey. On the way there, we <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0houJy2ckDS7amDxKijslj2IRb0g11VUgcJcg3nNU_W2Hl-Episd8044g_AoEib46de4hNrcnmiH1EwFSVa3ah5nOUw1z7SVIyZJszSkXBpnZynjOItu0bHEU2bS-hQLZj8FSHFNTjtN/s1600/DSCN2212.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0houJy2ckDS7amDxKijslj2IRb0g11VUgcJcg3nNU_W2Hl-Episd8044g_AoEib46de4hNrcnmiH1EwFSVa3ah5nOUw1z7SVIyZJszSkXBpnZynjOItu0bHEU2bS-hQLZj8FSHFNTjtN/s320/DSCN2212.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500139587453733298" border="0" /></a>stopped at Tumaini, a school where we have other SIMers. This little girl, Hope, was found on <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjopvYFmLnzfurlsomSq8uchBg7vB7wqGnykcrZIMfSeLwGtHEE9AMPiKe3OWMc6fJU8_FEQc8TNHbGUrN-UlWXAdYsVm9fdD5assE0Ag7iiqNpz8LxSjxEfGs41Cxu4XJmadAV4Es5HyZC/s1600/DSCN2351.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjopvYFmLnzfurlsomSq8uchBg7vB7wqGnykcrZIMfSeLwGtHEE9AMPiKe3OWMc6fJU8_FEQc8TNHbGUrN-UlWXAdYsVm9fdD5assE0Ag7iiqNpz8LxSjxEfGs41Cxu4XJmadAV4Es5HyZC/s320/DSCN2351.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500150564431585842" border="0" /></a>the side of the road just 3 days before we saw her.She couldn't even cry when she was found. Hope is staying at, and being cared for, at Tumaini until the government can decide what they want to do with her. **I really wanted to take her home with me!!**Colin and Fey are <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQuDxLN2Su10YHZhpY__xulgvUvA9iM1ZMlTe5sTfdlH4fYBAci1GaUaiVuyVXu9RPRDFHRfajeeUCNvXgJZtS1OhCbOR69E-K39YC8J6kvgXMaJdM-DvMaQfP3jaHzkKJ3MkDbxqvZyYv/s1600/DSCN2329.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQuDxLN2Su10YHZhpY__xulgvUvA9iM1ZMlTe5sTfdlH4fYBAci1GaUaiVuyVXu9RPRDFHRfajeeUCNvXgJZtS1OhCbOR69E-K39YC8J6kvgXMaJdM-DvMaQfP3jaHzkKJ3MkDbxqvZyYv/s320/DSCN2329.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500145697153789154" border="0" /></a>short-term SIMers who teach churches about cell groups. For a couple of hours, Colin and Fey taught about the cell groups...what they are, how to lead a cell group.....Then, we broke into groups. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAExfA1W723ZKKTxl87tErwYvSCxGKeSMPWryDf28mDXBY4l1kqedZcN_8oBgTCRygfF-tf0tc4I1uGkrDJk5XIJJs85VwI298U-_uqk8aqeKsx9p4yAiTWOgSsj_DbMD0NGbpZGGKn1Bk/s1600/DSCN2272.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAExfA1W723ZKKTxl87tErwYvSCxGKeSMPWryDf28mDXBY4l1kqedZcN_8oBgTCRygfF-tf0tc4I1uGkrDJk5XIJJs85VwI298U-_uqk8aqeKsx9p4yAiTWOgSsj_DbMD0NGbpZGGKn1Bk/s320/DSCN2272.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500143772087003362" border="0" /></a>I co-lead a group with Fey. It was such a great experience. We traveled up country and<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijb0NzwKgD5hduAxm6QIfqc1QHbF3Cj0FXysotN5dNBGxcOKU-1lz56nRjZ4LZYIxomhn7LIHoZsVw4txKC6nQEetXqwM1RpjMztZAze44KFOzUNC8SKhPvFaUbLTWevLkEni97LkRjBUm/s1600/DSCN2195.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijb0NzwKgD5hduAxm6QIfqc1QHbF3Cj0FXysotN5dNBGxcOKU-1lz56nRjZ4LZYIxomhn7LIHoZsVw4txKC6nQEetXqwM1RpjMztZAze44KFOzUNC8SKhPvFaUbLTWevLkEni97LkRjBUm/s320/DSCN2195.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500142631863160690" border="0" /></a> stayed in a Kenyan home. The area was absolutely beautiful and the people were so great. We stayed with a couple named David and Phylis. On the trip to their home, Phylis and her son, Blessing, rode with us. I said "Wow" to something as we passed. From that point on, Blessing called me "Wow." :D :DAngie Veerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13381349694383604499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268141788802867077.post-75652291748154536802010-07-22T12:25:00.000-07:002010-07-22T12:39:29.615-07:00Up Country TravelToday was the last day of exams for the term. There will be another week of school before break starts. I'm not exactly sure what the next couple of weeks will bring, but I'll let you know when I do!!<br /><br />Tomorrow morning, I am heading for Kinangop, Kenya. I'm going with a couple from the SIM compound. They travel to different churches and train individuals to work with cell groups. This will be leading a Bible study and guiding discussions. This training will help the individuals lead cell groups in their own churches. I may be leading a group on Saturday. This could be interesting as it would be through a translator.<br />We'll be staying at the pastor's house in Kinangop and going to church before heading back to Nairobi. I'll be taking pictures, so I'll update you when I return!Angie Veerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13381349694383604499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268141788802867077.post-77692417162056563122010-07-18T04:27:00.000-07:002010-07-18T04:47:25.073-07:00New sport....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJApznBqxffB4p4a6eJtTHKKJ2uHSlxuXZe9XcRCDv_YofkVUoR3MO67EonQfPq2_P4_CwOxTkC6Itq23w-zdhdjQ4Lyxoywqf956w6xMEoGiBRG4YrdD9wRqWZmQVLKogPzy0Jbl_eYB_/s1600/DSCN2188.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJApznBqxffB4p4a6eJtTHKKJ2uHSlxuXZe9XcRCDv_YofkVUoR3MO67EonQfPq2_P4_CwOxTkC6Itq23w-zdhdjQ4Lyxoywqf956w6xMEoGiBRG4YrdD9wRqWZmQVLKogPzy0Jbl_eYB_/s320/DSCN2188.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495209390317070290" border="0" /></a><br /><br />On Thursday afternoon, I was heading home from school when I found out that some of the older girls from school were participating in a volleyball tournament on Friday afternoon (the following day). I was surprised to find that they <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkEub6BefgM9amJyZ9vTX5hTgkfJQPa-B0241UJTPG8uBO5zuhOr36_ityqXn9milInzLvZvykUxEqCLHhvCAd0Thd5QeNQsPRjzgy9ZacIgAORcIL1A2nYnYITcZRDeLfVesmxDhjpp4d/s1600/DSCN2187.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkEub6BefgM9amJyZ9vTX5hTgkfJQPa-B0241UJTPG8uBO5zuhOr36_ityqXn9milInzLvZvykUxEqCLHhvCAd0Thd5QeNQsPRjzgy9ZacIgAORcIL1A2nYnYITcZRDeLfVesmxDhjpp4d/s320/DSCN2187.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495208774496602354" border="0" /></a>had never played volleyball before, and yet they were playing other schools the next day. The coaches found out that I had played volleyball before, so they asked if I had tips for them. WOW!!! What an experience. We went to the only court in Kibera, and taught them the basics. THey did not have a net, so they used what they had....sweaters and sweatshirts. They had to learn how to bump and serve....everything in one day.<br />They did not win on Friday (but they were close on one game). They played again on Saturday, and I have yet to find out how that went.Angie Veerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13381349694383604499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268141788802867077.post-75939587713384086072010-07-12T07:03:00.000-07:002010-07-12T07:18:26.236-07:00hhhmmm.....Guess what....I have actually caught a cold in Kenya!! It has been a little chilly here since I've come, but today is actually sunny and warm! I did not even have to wear a jacket! I'm SUPER excited!!!<br /><br />My school, New Adventure, is divided into 3 terms. They have classes for 3 months and have a month of "break." Really, this month of break involves 1 week of break and then 1/2 days of class for the rest of break. During each term, they are in school Monday-Friday (8:20-4) and have a 1/2 day of classes on Saturdays. They really do not get any breaks!<br />Right now, we are preparing for exams which will be the 21st-23rd of July. Hopefully the kids will remember everything that they have learned so far. Each exam is cumulative over what they have learned over the whole year. SO different! It feels odd being in school in July....at least I'm not the student any more!!!<br /><br />Hope all is going well for you!Angie Veerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13381349694383604499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268141788802867077.post-1217172267107256252010-07-10T00:25:00.000-07:002010-07-10T00:59:10.657-07:00My kids...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVONcr8_d4uDAw7Ndw4qHKKTDWkWah_Yvw73V_a3zyhtNXUexa3T0iwymcEhWnrhCClFYv0NDwo0g5ikHwZP8nlCBNDm-KMg0Nlp-WNKqT_ZPXAanLMzwPTgnYoUaaOEh5hPvc_c42UHQl/s1600/DSCN2185.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVONcr8_d4uDAw7Ndw4qHKKTDWkWah_Yvw73V_a3zyhtNXUexa3T0iwymcEhWnrhCClFYv0NDwo0g5ikHwZP8nlCBNDm-KMg0Nlp-WNKqT_ZPXAanLMzwPTgnYoUaaOEh5hPvc_c42UHQl/s320/DSCN2185.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492180717072839202" border="0" /></a><br />Another week has flown by. I have taught a few classes throughout the week including Math, English, and CRE (Christian Religious Education). THese classes are not difficult to teach considering it is the 3rd grade. However, sometimes it is a little hard to communicate the <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiupWtaW3ASquSGdmxuFi_R-fv-L02PPTrmXW7scSYW6GnphCx4I26KkT4DHf8Pc6thgdyQLQnFGkjXsYUkKBv3165oQ0m4bQeyxNwMQsYOnsIMiIRkXeUjapns90C-7X2XOGyoILhbP0-u/s1600/DSCN2184.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiupWtaW3ASquSGdmxuFi_R-fv-L02PPTrmXW7scSYW6GnphCx4I26KkT4DHf8Pc6thgdyQLQnFGkjXsYUkKBv3165oQ0m4bQeyxNwMQsYOnsIMiIRkXeUjapns90C-7X2XOGyoILhbP0-u/s320/DSCN2184.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492180047510559362" border="0" /></a>point of the lesson in English. At the end of each lesson, the children are given classwork to do. That helps me to see if they understood. If they are having problems, they can be helped in Kiswahili by the teacher. That has been helpful. I'm really thankful for how it has gone so far. I am really exhausted by the end of the week, but I have 2 days a week off, so I can<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJjae_71FD0YKsviY1AEkEsnV20657Xg35tRi27yY2Voy4jdrLq4TTSthbeVSRePSihFH7glbgO1-RLtaclnYvImCU-QcryBWqP6ZXU91jaLnt4TBryTtbNkpZYlvZv4Y_fmzyCB0YbrLD/s1600/DSCN2144.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJjae_71FD0YKsviY1AEkEsnV20657Xg35tRi27yY2Voy4jdrLq4TTSthbeVSRePSihFH7glbgO1-RLtaclnYvImCU-QcryBWqP6ZXU91jaLnt4TBryTtbNkpZYlvZv4Y_fmzyCB0YbrLD/s320/DSCN2144.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492183022633831922" border="0" /></a> catch up on my sleep!<br /><br />When I get home, I'm pretty tired as well. I have enjoyed going out into the compound and watching the kids play or playing with them. I enjoy having people of all ages here! In my spare time, I have baked here ...I have Christy's reputation to live up to :D HAHA! I love baking though!! Here is a picture...just for mom! It's a mango pie, and we cinnamon crips with the extra crust dough.<br />If you want to come for tea, and cookies some time, let me know....or just drop by! I'd love to have you :PAngie Veerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13381349694383604499noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268141788802867077.post-65271750500316940072010-07-04T05:51:00.000-07:002010-07-04T06:29:51.199-07:00Happy 4th!Hello all! Happy 4th of July! It doesn't feel like the 4th around here. It does not feel summery as it is winter here (It's pretty chilly here), and there is no celebration of America's Independence! Yes, I have been hearing cheering, horns, and yelling over the past few weeks, but that has been for the world cup. I have never been so "involved" in sports as I have been this week... we are so sad that Ghana lost yesterday. It was a tragic loss....<br /><br />This past week has been exciting and very tiring as well. I have been observing in the classrooms of New Adventure school. I have a 30 minute walk with an escort to and from the school every day. The children are in school from 8:20-4 every day. I started out the week with the intentions of just observing all week. There was a little mix-up as one head man thought I was observing all week, and the head teacher thought I should pick a class. Things worked out all right, and I was not too stressed. I ended up choosing the 3rd grade, and the teacher I will be working with for right now is very helpful and kind. I have learned a lot from her.<br />She asked if I would want to teach the Bible lesson on Friday. I thought that would be a nice way to ease into teaching, so I said yes. On Friday morning, she was called out to go to a meeting form 9:30-2pm. I was nervous as she asked if I would mind teaching while she was gone....!!!! It ended well as she came back around 11. The meeting had been postponed since there weren't many people in attendance. YAY! God worked that out nicely. I may end up teaching more grades, but for now, I am with the 3rd grade.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQsd0tA9gDnQCc1QSoTYWtJAuQLtnwoccXZmcvUO6QmNr1YkIxbw2edYGSuWc8q4tmtuzMfxOH6-rwhS_sP1FlSNac3bTc30bxJWSW8XIRbZs_JbSdIKU4Whon68Ep8a1Q-1vERQu9MqFk/s1600/DSCN2133.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQsd0tA9gDnQCc1QSoTYWtJAuQLtnwoccXZmcvUO6QmNr1YkIxbw2edYGSuWc8q4tmtuzMfxOH6-rwhS_sP1FlSNac3bTc30bxJWSW8XIRbZs_JbSdIKU4Whon68Ep8a1Q-1vERQu9MqFk/s320/DSCN2133.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490040927921929058" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Housing on the compound is great. THere are other missionary families and a couple single people around my age on the compound. Right now, I have a whole house to myself. I had 3 other roommates for almost a week, and they have finished their ministries and gone home. It is a little lonely in this big house by myself, but the people on the compound have been so kind. I have had meals with them and had game nights. I am blessed to be surrounded by such great people! I will be getting 2 more housemates around the 29th of August. I can't wait!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqVbz_9AhjIuGFqmFqzsiuSq0sEhQKnYlLLdR6uOUYsq3i3OULieJ8qAqPdSy2kxuzwinZw8z_t7mDNYe2RFpu0ogjmMCwWPSvwFBzDxRMV2LJ8Df2jajNNQC1p3tvl6k0XI5CGGS-1PH8/s1600/DSCN2083.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqVbz_9AhjIuGFqmFqzsiuSq0sEhQKnYlLLdR6uOUYsq3i3OULieJ8qAqPdSy2kxuzwinZw8z_t7mDNYe2RFpu0ogjmMCwWPSvwFBzDxRMV2LJ8Df2jajNNQC1p3tvl6k0XI5CGGS-1PH8/s320/DSCN2083.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490037613171148178" border="0" /></a>Sorry this is so long, I will try to keep my notes shorter. I just want to show you a few pictures of what I did this weekend. I went to an elephant orphanage and giraffe center....so here they are :D Thanks for praying for me! I appreciate it so much!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilcaBrQs4ARL0OkpKBedpN5KDY-fGIRaAU24MX8L5jmeZnN_WmjKt5a_Qx-2KFGofJFPAQ1zhwChSi9tx8Olwo7gi6J66dofvI_ZSgkJPWVjzQzmtY5-1EZFxgTtDLxPH0_KEC13F2actC/s1600/DSCN2075.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilcaBrQs4ARL0OkpKBedpN5KDY-fGIRaAU24MX8L5jmeZnN_WmjKt5a_Qx-2KFGofJFPAQ1zhwChSi9tx8Olwo7gi6J66dofvI_ZSgkJPWVjzQzmtY5-1EZFxgTtDLxPH0_KEC13F2actC/s320/DSCN2075.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490039142610995138" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrxTPXXq01S68YiDf5_MxpOs3NULRdqpO8DWBGv9gGlNwL8oFvtRTuILAvt1YsCQ9FKwndpW6P3TqPsS_968ye2ayVGI0GbsRTbawZtSz_04S-IlfQSRkZIapvVzqofswwEnuRBU5Zu2wm/s1600/DSCN2125.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrxTPXXq01S68YiDf5_MxpOs3NULRdqpO8DWBGv9gGlNwL8oFvtRTuILAvt1YsCQ9FKwndpW6P3TqPsS_968ye2ayVGI0GbsRTbawZtSz_04S-IlfQSRkZIapvVzqofswwEnuRBU5Zu2wm/s320/DSCN2125.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490040138109711522" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />THese elephants have been orphaned because of poachers. Every night, someone sleeps in the stall with the elephants. They raise them and release them in the wild. The elephant's human contact is limited so they don't become dependent on them.<br /><br /><br /><br />Yes, I am kissing a giraffe. HAHA. It's not as gross as one would expect. I only put the food between my lips. Other people put it on their tongues for the giraffe. If it's between the lips, it's not too bad :D You should try it sometime!!Angie Veerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13381349694383604499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268141788802867077.post-77425432751736469642010-06-27T06:05:00.000-07:002010-06-27T06:28:01.171-07:00I'm back!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivmanxqcRy-0Bc-bxh-SZBD-H9k9wmxoFzDuFp6GLzk1_VWptwl3aAZs-cnglbJI872mKpGDzi1VV6mFqvZUti8iPTwBo2fDxExRJE8z31tpkTxuy4249U6knkFTACCzGBtnIz_792Lsfq/s1600/DSCN2061.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivmanxqcRy-0Bc-bxh-SZBD-H9k9wmxoFzDuFp6GLzk1_VWptwl3aAZs-cnglbJI872mKpGDzi1VV6mFqvZUti8iPTwBo2fDxExRJE8z31tpkTxuy4249U6knkFTACCzGBtnIz_792Lsfq/s320/DSCN2061.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487443702263632962" border="0" /></a><br />Sorry for the delay in updates. My travel went very smoothly. I found my way around each airport, and there were no delays! I sat by myself for the first flight, sat by a girl from Sri Lanka on the second, a US government worker on the 3rd, a German Theology professor on the 4th, and a French couple that live in Nairobi on the final leg of the trip. I had some great conversations, and some legs went so quickly! I got through customs with no hassles, and got a 10-hour night of sleep that night! The picture above is a view of the compound from my bedroom window :D<br /><br />My week has been fairly busy. I went to the office for 3 days of orientation. I met with different people from all of the ministries and they told me more about what they do. I have met so many people, it's hard to keep them all straight sometimes. Many of them knew Christy when she was here a few years ago. Many of them say I look like her, and I am even called Christy at times :D<br />I have eaten dinner and spent an evening with most of the families on compound. They are all great!<br />When I got here on Monday night, the electricity had gone out. What a great 1st experience!!! At that time, I had 3 housemates. One girl left on Thursday. The second left on Saturday morning, and the 3rd will leave me on Tuesday! I will live by myself until August-when 2 German girls are supposed to come.<br /><br />I visited Kibera *the slums I will be teaching in* on Friday. I will be observing the classes all of next week. I will be able to tell them which classes that I am most comfortable with, and get the curriculum to look over. Right now, it looks like I may be teaching Math and English.<br />Please pray that I will learn quickly, and have a good memory! I will try to learn all of their names as quickly as I can. I tend to learn names quicker if I learn a few at a time.Angie Veerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13381349694383604499noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268141788802867077.post-20067832932096049402010-06-17T19:25:00.001-07:002010-06-17T19:37:02.177-07:00OrientationHey all...these last few days have been really busy! On Wednesday, I flew from Wichita to Houston, then on to North Carolina. All were uneventful trips, which was great! I had my first session on Wed night and was able to stay awake until 9:45 Eastern time. WOW...that's the earliest bed time that I can remember!<br /><br />There are 9 of us going through orientation. I am the only one going to Kenya, but I have enjoyed getting to know the others as well. Three of the others are going to be teaching in Bolivia, so we have that teaching link. One girl, my roommate, is from Topeka, KS and went to K-State. We had found a friend in common within 5 minutes of meeting each other! Thurs. consisted of morning chapel with the SIM staff, 2 prayer sessions (their prayer day) and 4 sessions throughout the day. WE ate lunch with missionaries who had served in the countries. THe couple that I ate with were in Kenya while Christy was there. We had a great chat, and I learned quite a lot from them.<br />Tomorrow is the last day of orientation, but it will be a full day as well.<br />I promise to write more and add some interesting pictures when I am able....I can't wait! I will be leaving NC on Sunday. I am heading through O'Hare in Chicago, through London, and will be in Kenya on Monday. Please pray for safety as I travel. I have never been to O'Hare, especially not by myself. Dad printed off a map of the terminals, so hopefully it won't be too bad. :DAngie Veerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13381349694383604499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268141788802867077.post-27869844981156773302010-06-08T14:50:00.001-07:002010-06-08T14:55:19.985-07:00I'm leaving...on a jetplane....<span style="font-size:130%;">....don't know when I'll be back again. Ok, so maybe I do know when I'll be back.<br />I have an itinerary for Kenya! YAY! I will be in North Carolina for orientation June 16th-18th and will leave from NC for Kenya on the 20th!<br /><br />Since I am leaving mid-June, I will be able to bring the documents for my work visa with me and start it there. If it's needed, I can extend my tourist visa to cover for my work permit. God has worked out all of the details... :D Thanks for your prayers!<br /><br />So, one more week in Kansas.....CAN'T WAIT!!<br /></span>Angie Veerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13381349694383604499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268141788802867077.post-54296986903960182242010-05-31T13:52:00.000-07:002010-05-31T13:54:07.522-07:00Update on KenyaT<span style="font-size:130%;">omorrow is June 1st, and I thought I would be leaving! Plans have changed slightly, but with no plans set in concrete.<br />I have not received an update on my support levels, but I think that I should have full support soon if not already.<br />On Friday, I got an email from SIM saying that in addition to my tourist visa, I will need to get a work permit. I have a lot of information to get together for that. I would appreciate prayer that this will go quickly and smoothly.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I will let you know when I hear any more details!!</span>Angie Veerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13381349694383604499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268141788802867077.post-52959296652965892732010-05-21T10:33:00.000-07:002010-05-21T10:54:13.077-07:00Nairobi, KenyaHello all,<br />I wanted to give you an update on my life...short and sweet, I hope :D<br />I graduated from KSU on May 15. I was super excited to graduate, but sad to see everything that I have known for the last 4 years leave. I haven't seen my K-State friends in almost a week, but it has been nice to relax and get things ready for my next adventure....<br /><br />Now that I am done at KSU, I am looking forward to <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR7EaKSdCvTHnGsYpKM1pU-e01vuiEqAmEmmr6468YdcWqjgg9NISNcjxda5rJqioqAwbSvG4_81k64elrcKNQkJZkzI-sttD2CHklK6QKzP7SCBr6dz0QjnEVVJ2zflMpZkN9_XqiOzzR/s1600/slums.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 251px; height: 189px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR7EaKSdCvTHnGsYpKM1pU-e01vuiEqAmEmmr6468YdcWqjgg9NISNcjxda5rJqioqAwbSvG4_81k64elrcKNQkJZkzI-sttD2CHklK6QKzP7SCBr6dz0QjnEVVJ2zflMpZkN9_XqiOzzR/s320/slums.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473783009116714706" border="0" /></a>spending 6 months in Nairobi, Kenya. I am going to be teaching grades 4-7 in an informal day school in Kibera slums. Kibera Slums is about the size of <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0); font-weight: bold;">New York's Central Park </span>(1.5 square mi.) with <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0); font-weight: bold;">over one million people</span> packed into it. I will be going with the missions organization SIM, which stands for Serving in Mission.<br />As I am preparing to leave, there is much to do! The original leave date was June 1st, but I have <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWaMGI7Gmk8YCth7axs5cDHdBIwe7_Yj388WSOxkpPMKvx5eFcX9Kxt08z78-apMnCAdIbo5bWPHxilJb7lZrMSpe9TyMAe2tS0bbZ73_6hv3-2Mg6ZGgzwLQZgxuv0-iGxfyMVuzIRmKt/s1600/school+kids.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWaMGI7Gmk8YCth7axs5cDHdBIwe7_Yj388WSOxkpPMKvx5eFcX9Kxt08z78-apMnCAdIbo5bWPHxilJb7lZrMSpe9TyMAe2tS0bbZ73_6hv3-2Mg6ZGgzwLQZgxuv0-iGxfyMVuzIRmKt/s320/school+kids.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473782730914640946" border="0" /></a>not received all of my financial support yet. I need to raise approximately $7,883.00. Currently, I have raised about $6,334. These funds cover everything from transportation and daily living expenses to medical insurance.<br />Prayer is also much appreciated. I will be writing on the blog throughout my trip to keep you updated.Angie Veerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13381349694383604499noreply@blogger.com0