Jambo Mambo,

Today was my last day at the clinic. Tear. Wow. My time here really has been unique and special. I was a little emotional saying good-bye to the Nurses at the clinic, as they were such great mentors this whole time, and even more so, inspirational.

I am extremely glad I came here and that I was able to accomplish this. Thanks, of course, to everyone that assisted financially and supported me leading up to getting here and even while being here. Because of everyone's generosity, I was able to help the Kabete community for three weeks and really learn a lot about Kenyan health care and life here in Kenya. I will never forget this, it has changed my perspective on life, and how it should be lived sharing what I have with others.

Today's health talk at the Rehabilitation school went really well. I rounded up approximately sixty boys from the school into one classroom and taught them on five-to-six different health topics, as previously mentioned. It went well because all the boys were well behaved and very attentive during the session. Prior, I had made two other posters - in addition to the Malaria poster. The first was on Diarrhea and Dehydration, while the second was on Safe Sex and, more specifically, HIV/AIDS.

Right before my talk, I walked around with the other volunteers to see the living quarters and the hall, where they cook and eat. Boy, was I in for a shock and surprise. Fifty boys are crammed into one small building, two of them for the entirety of the students, where they are locked-in at 6pm, for the night, and then let-out at 7am. Remember, this school is a rehabilitation school for troubled boys. They range in age from 12 to 17 years old.

Three of the new volunteers, who are now placed at the school, helped out with holding the posters and rallying up the boys. I was pleased with how interested the boys seemed to be and I really hope that the education I provided them with today with promote healthier lives. Even if they can now recognize some signs and symptoms and/or practice some of the preventative skills to stay healthy, while living in such conditions.

I have been taking videos throughout my time here and, when I get home, I will compile all the videos into one and then post them for everyone to see.

Thanks, thanks and thanks.... What a beautiful experience and what a life the Kenyans live. Reach out, help those around you, and share whatever you can to make someone's life better.

Jake



The eating hall. For the 87 students.



Chopping food for cooking.



Sleeping quarters. Two of the buildings for all the boys. Intense.



Everything is washed by hand and hung to dry. Even at our volunteer house, I had to hand wash all my jazz. I am getting pretty good.