What I didn’t mention in my last blog post is that in November, after having to cancel my trip back in May 2020, I finally re-booked a trip to return to Macha. In three weeks, the twins and I will be leaving for a two week visit. Somehow, the class they were part of for five years is already in grade seven and will be graduating at the end of the year. It was important for me to bring the boys back to see their friends one more time before they move on to high school. With so many plans changing or being cancelled in the past two years, I am finally allowing myself to get excited. Plans are in place and three negative Covid-PCR tests the day before we go, is the last thing we need to make this happen. I’m praying we can all stay healthy until then!

The admin team at MICS recently met and compiled a list of things they need that I can bring with me… things like good quality markers for teachers to make learning charts and birthday cards to help the boarding kids celebrate their special day. I also want to help add some books to the school library and it’s especially valuable that the students can see characters that look like them as their love for reading grows. I have created an Amazon Wish list of items. Please take a look and if you’re interested in purchasing something, it will get shipped directly to me. I just ask that you do it within the next few days and by Friday February 25th at the very latest so I have time to pack it all. You can find the list here.

Thank you for your generosity and hopefully the next time you hear from me I’ll be sharing about our return to Macha! xo