Visit with Family in Kisumu

We thought we would be based near Eldoret and planned for me and Eli to go home from there while George went to Kisumu after the camps were done.  When we found out our hotel was in Kakamega (2 hours from Kisumu) and the team would be traveling through Kisumu after the camp, we happily asked them to drop us off there.  I was so excited to be able to spend some unexpected time with George’s family.  I didn’t think I would be able to see them.  It felt so good to be in Kisumu.  

 I really miss being with George’s family.  George’s sister, Suzy, just came back from the US so it was fun to catch up with her.  She is my closest friend here and I love to talk and laugh with her.   

Eli was able to play with his cousin, Adeli, and a couple other kids in the neighborhood.  All are older than him (ranging in age from 19 months to 4 years old), but it was funny to watch him dive in and play.  He thinks he is one of the big kids and doesn’t fear anything.  He also had fun with Grandma and Grandpa (who became his new best friend after giving him juice.)

 

Our time was too short, though, as we arrived Saturday around noon and left the next morning at 9:00.  I was sad to leave, but happy to have had the chance to see everyone.