Just Fantastic!!

So many to thank!

Lucy was waiting patiently at the Java near the supplier warehouse as I wheeled the Land Cruiser into the parking lot. Her big beautiful smile and hot cup of coffee greeting me on this beautiful Saturday morning. As has become my favorite habit, I'm here to load up the "goods" purchased from the generous donations sent my way and take then over to Majengo where hungry thankful people are eagerly waiting for us. Another 200 families will get a hamper from the generosity of strangers, Isn't that a nice thing?

It's just fantastic that 7 more generous folks sent along over $700 so that I can bring in loads this week  and next.  A big thank you to the inimitable Kimmie Wenner, Ms. Shanen Gerigs, the amazing and amusing Val Sharp, Land Cruiser guy Rob Schultz, Buddy Barry, my lifelong mentor Pat Johnson, and "the warden" Denise Brennan. 

And a particularly special thanks to Peter who spoke with his suppliers to get some free goods and chipped in some of his own funds to help out. "I believe in what you're doing" he said to me ... A very generous and thoughtful man is he! Next weekend we may be able to add in a bit of bread 😊😋

Also a thank you again to Lucy, a long time friend and ally without whom I'm sure I would completely lose my way in this part of the world. She is my Kenyan compass and translator keeping me moving in what I think is the right direction. It was with absolute pleasure that I had the opportunity to meet Lucy's Mom at their home in Kikuyu just outside of Nairobi.

Lucy is a young super savvy professional journalist committed to poking a hole in the social fabric of this country. In doing so, she shines a light guiding youth to find opportunity and purpose in what is a very challenging place. For many, the view of those who have "made it" through misdeeds and thoughtlessness must be very attractive as they cruise by in their fancy Mercedes; Rolex watches casually dangling from their fat overfed wrists. Make no mistake - it's people like Lucy who will make the difference as the culture shifts and those fat fucks look enviously on the industrious youth changing the Kenyan landscape for the better. Too harsh? 😎

Chillin' with Lucy and her Mom  - Kikuyu style.....

Lastly, a comment or two on the organization I work for. This blog is about my own side-hustle Just Food Africa  and other life adventures that I share with a few readers (mostly my Mom 😆 ) and on occasion, I have crossed over to comments about my previous work with Medecins sans Frontieres (Emergency Medical NGO)  and now WE Charity (Development NGO).

And on the subject of my work -- I believe I have a pretty good sense of the world and "read" on people, nevertheless, I am shocked and stupefied by the comments people are making about our organization. Serious allegations of shady dealings populate social media like free chocolates too delicious to pass by without a taste and exclamation of ahhhhh - " I told you it is tasty"!!

WE Charity is an organization that has spent overv25 years improving the lives of people who need a helping hand. In my time with the organization, and within our operations in Kenya, always - yes always our team chooses the path of integrity. From my perspective, It's a well-worn path despite those who would say otherwise. I have no reservations about the organization and stand proudly to continue the good work we are doing.

Thank for reading ....Layno!!!