While staying in Africa with my Kenyan host family (The Ryanga Family), I've been so impressed by their wide-range of knowledge, humility and hospitality. Each night, we would eat dinner as a family and discuss our cultures, past experiences, politics and the wonders God has done. My host mom, Sheila is a professor at Kenyatta University, she is brilliant. I've learned so much for her and my new sisters, Tima, Heri and Nuru.
I was amazed at how much they know about the world they live in, unlike myself and my fellow American youth to say the least. From Kenya, they knew about Mayor Daley and his power in Chicago! Ask me what I know about Kenyan politics, umm... could not say much other than the recent political strife.
Throughout my stay, they made me feel so welcomed everyday. I had my own room with my own bathroom. I did have to bathe with a bucket though because they had to boil the hot water in a bucket for me each night---this was a different showering experience, but at least I was clean and refreshed.
Everything they have they offerred in abundance! Dinners were like feasts. Each night they would serve their very best foods. Some foods were similiar to Puerto Rican food such as the rice and beef stew dish and the cooked bananas. They took pride in their African influence in Puerto Rico.
They were amazing hosts! Even though they are so smart they are willing to serve and even learn from me. I was able to teach them Spanish words and phrases and they taught me Swahili.
Being with this family has inspired me to have a family like theirs. I admire them so much because they delight in the simple pleasures of life and they are truly committed to Christ in all aspects of their lifestyle.
---Juanita
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