Messages from the Children
Collected by David Wilkes
Summer 2005

I want to someday be in America. Then we could play and joke together. It would be fun to play soccer with you. -Kadogo Age: 8

My friends from America, Kathryn, Taylor and Dave come over every day to play with us. I like to write, making toy cars out of wood and praying. -Dekaba Age: 10

Hello. Life is hard here in the Congo because of the wars we have had. Also people do not have enough food or clothing. There are good things though. We have good land and we are people who are serious about praying to and worshiping God. -Bonheur Age: 11

Here are some Swahili Words to Learn

Jambo: Hello
Habari: How are you?
Mzuri: Good
Mbaya: Bad
Rafiki: Friend
Simba: Lion
Hakuna Matata: Don’t worry
Ninakupenda sana: I love you a lot!

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