What can you do with an old rope and a broken chair??

Well, if you’re a school-aged child in Kenya, you can have a blast! Today, Dr. Gordon and I stumbled upon a recess with dozens of children and teenagers, all playing together, and clearly having a wonderful time! When they saw us, they all ran over to introduce themselves, and allowed us to watch them play. All of the kids took turns jumping rope, while another group did acrobatics on the old broken chair. They then gathered all around us while Dr. Gordon made them laugh with her imitations of the different accents heard around the United States. When it was time to go back to the classroom, the children again shook our hands and patted our heads before running off, smiling and waving. There were a number of things that really stood out to me while spending this time with Kenyan children. First, they approached and greeted us so politely. While playing, never once did they argue or get upset. They all took turns without having to be reminded. They were not glued to any electronic devices. It was really beautiful to see. The sense of community here is unlike anything I have ever experienced. I love Kenya.