The conference is over. In my view it was a success—many people expressed their sincere gratitude and left excited, full of ideas. I did a total of nine talks, finishing with my favorite one on poetry memorization. Lunches, dinners, and breaks were filled with mini-talks, discussions, stories. The three days zipped by.
The conference grounds were peaceful and beautiful, the food satisfactory, the internet access quite good and cheap, the cappuccino in the coffee shop was close to perfection and less than a buck—it would put Starbucks to shame.
The little cabin was adequate, mosquitoes not too numerous (even fewer after a few blasts of “Doom” insecticide), and the company in the room was pleasant—a small gecko and a large banana slug.
I am so grateful to have had a chance to be of service to the home educators here—both the missionaries and the Kenyans who are truly pioneering homeschooling in this country. I will leave Africa tomorrow with the knowledge that I have many new friends in far away places. Will I see any of them again? Time will tell. God bless these folks—their work is vital, their efforts sincere, their hearts full of joy.
1 comment:
Wow that is so wonderful daddy! You have probably blessed them so much!
Were you the only speaker?
I am so happy you are coming home though. When does your plane leave?
I love you!
Julia
P.S. Thank you so much for keeping your blog up, it was truly wonderful to read about your time there. :)
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