# Building well-rounded adults
Other sporting activities which are built into the home calendar include a running club (organised by two young men from Austria one of whom visited in January 2024), and football, volleyball and other activities
My purpose is to share a few photos to encourage those of you who support Kindfund.
Our Wamba site is home to over 70 children and during this long school break from late October through to early January we have a varied programme of development, social (those with relatives willing to host them have spent a few weeks in November with them), academic (study and tuition), spiritual (participation in home worship) and physical activity (health both physical and mental wellbeing).
One such activity was a boxing day ramble up the local mountain to a reservoir and some of the photos from this event inspired me to write this short piece. Other sporting activities which are built into the home calendar include a running club (organised by two young men from Austria one of whom visited in January 2024), and football, volleyball and other activities. The regular participation in these activities has resulted in quite a few of our children participating in sports at a District and County level.
The impact on the children’s wellbeing is reflected in the children’s faces and demeanours in the photos.
A special thank you to Samson, our teacher who carries most of the load organising these activities. and himself enjoys participating and recording the events mainly on video. Our thanks also cover his helpers from our tertiary students home on leave and the Home management team for their commitment to the wellbeing of the children.
added on Dec 29
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# For to us a child is born
The Lord sees our hearts, understands our motives and takes pleasure when his children are kind to the poor and needy.
As I write Christmas eve has slipped into Christmas morning so my first prayer is for a happy and peaceful Christmas to all our children and staff, friends and supporters in Kenya and around the world and to our Kindfund team here in Northern Ireland.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Thank you to those of you, our fellow workers who hold this work of love before the Lord faithfully in prayer throughout the year and to those who have been led to donate something extra at Christmas. The Lord sees our hearts, understands our motives and takes pleasure when his children are kind to the poor and needy.
Your generosity allows us to give a little extra at Christmas and in addition to our own children we have provided a token of God’s love to other children to enable them to celebrate.
Our photos show our own children at Wamba underneath their hand made Christmas decorations in the dining hall, a small Sunday School who were able to celebrate under a tree at Merille, Marsabit County as a result of a token of our support and the final photo taken a few days ago shows 2 of several of our children who have been struck with a virus probably mumps which reminds us of all who suffer in this world as we celebrate.
Today, more than ever we need the Mighty God of Love, the Prince of Peace and the Wonderful Counsellor who broke into this world at Bethlehem to reconcile all creation to God, providing the only cure for the Fall and the awful state man has fallen into as he speeds on his way to judgement. It is clearer today than ever that the world cannot continue on this trajectory.
Still there is time and God’s call for repentance and acceptance of his cure for our ills – believing on the Lord Jesus – needs to be preached to all who will listen across the world.
We encourage you brothers and sisters to “Be still before the Lord” Like Habakkuk “stand at the ramparts” He alone can give you understanding and reveal his plans for your life.
We pray for renewal asking God to send out labourers to collect the harvest as winter approaches.
added on Dec 25
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# First impressions at Teacher Training College
I decided to go to the back of the room where I asked the school watchman and he helped me with directions. God never fails. I reached to the bank I talked with the cashier and they helped me immediately.
Hi Dad, Mum and the team the college is fairly nice and I am good too. Am trying to cope with the new environment at teachers college though there are some challenges at the new environment.
On the first day since I took myself to school I arrived by bus at the strange town. I did not know anyone or anyplace there since I arrived late in the afternoon. I went to the college and they gave us free accommodation since it was too late to admit more students.
The next morning I was sent to the bank to check whether the school fees are in the school system but to my surprise I did not no where to start from. I tried to convince the school administration but the feedback they gave it was shocking. I decided to go to the back of the room where I asked the school watchman and he helped me with directions. God never fails. I reached to the bank I talked with the cashier and they helped me immediately.
Besides that the college also have other challenges:-
The first one is;
1 Home sickness
Being away from family and friends can lead to the feeling of loneliness
Solution
Stay connected with loved ones through calls and video chats .Building a support network on campus by joining clubs or study groups can also help.
2 Mental health and stress
The demands of college can lead to anxiety depression or burnout.
Solution
Make self care a priority. The college offers counselling services, so consider reaching out if you are feeling overwhelmed.
3 Making new friends
For me socializing in a new environment – it is intimidating.
Solution
I try to put myself out there by attending campus events, joining clubs or simply striking up a conversation with my classmate.
4 Financial struggles
Sometimes at campus the school does not offer good food for students and you end up just eating the kind of food because no otherwise .The lectures offer a lot of work that needs internet when you try to search for the internet its low because of large amount of people using it so this needs money so that you can finish your homework.
Solution
For now I am coping in the college effectively and I have engaged in different activities like playing volleyball and dancing. I hope all shall be good in Jesus name.
I also appreciate Kindfund sponsors for what you are doing for us because I know its not easy May God bless you all.
Maureen Much love
Note from Editor: Maureen and Mayanae were two of the 24 children we brought to the UK for a 4 week mission in 2014. Maureen has written the above article on starting at Teacher Training College in September 2024 and is photgraphed on arrival at Kindfund in 2011and at College in September 2024. The other photo is Mayanae as a 12 yr old at Kindfund and who has graduated from College in November 2024. We thank God for his goodness.
added on Nov 25
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