Congratulations to the Indian cultural group dance performance team today! They received a score of 86%. The highest score was 90%. Their position was either #3 or #4. Not sure which one because the position number wasn’t announced. But, there were 24 schools that participated. Please note that they had judicators directly from India, flown … Continue Reading
These girls are Soooooo amazing. I met them while staying at the Tetu Girls Primary School for the Music Festival. I am the only American that is here that I know of. Well, after talking with a few people, I started to head towards my room. A few of the girls stopped and said HI. … Continue Reading
O Give Thanks It was on 29 August. The final term was back in session, and there were a couple of classes I had not visited. I made it a point to visit this and other classes so they could experience music in a formal setting. As simple as it may be, teaching them O … Continue Reading
So, I am just now leaving a market in Nairobi City to head back to Juja Farm and the woman in the store thought I was Jamaican. I don’t know how but when I told her I was American, she and her coworkers were very interested in me. The lady was shocked to see a … Continue Reading
You could call this a momentous occasion. Last night (August 3, 2018), when we came in from a long day, I was greeted by Edwin (Edu) at the window. He actually said my name for the first time to me (Kennesha). I have never heard him say my name, nor was he pushed to do … Continue Reading
I can only tell you that I had to believe why God wanted me to go all the way to Kenya to teach and that He would provide every step of the way. One of the songs I taught the children was Jonathan Nelson’s I Believe. Now, the method of teaching was solely based on … Continue Reading
So today, I visited Classes 6 & 7 for music. I introduced the concepts of rests (quarter, half, and whole) with their knowledge of the notes. I also reviewed the C Scale, Solfege, and Seven Sur. That took me some time. Well, I’m blessed that when I’ve taught this class to be given more time. … Continue Reading
I spent most of today working on putting the dance routine together for the Indian dance. Then, I started teaching the kids the transitions. Needless to say, I am tired this evening. Who would have thought that I would also be helping with dance, too? I have included a video of the progress of the … Continue Reading
A Personal Journey: A Moment of Reflection I came to Kenya by faith. Although I knew I had to be here, the purpose only became clear after I arrived. Walking in faith rarely gives you the full picture in advance. Instead, you must step into the environment of need to make a difference. Each day … Continue Reading
Tonight, I got to stay a little longer at the Nissi house here at Happy Life. I heard the kids say their prayers before going to bed. The Bible says to train up a child in the way they should go and when they are old, they will not depart. To hear these 5 and … Continue Reading
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