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John is sixth born of seven children. John lives in a polygamous family causing his father to neglect his family. His mother strives to make ends meet. They live in a single rent house in Maai-Mahiu.

Where your donation goes

Total $393
  • Tuition
    $91
  • Activity Fee And Medical
    $13
  • Boarding Fees
    $208
  • Internet
    $9
  • Examination Fees
    $72

John's Funding history

Year Grade Receipt Status
2014 Form 4
2013 Form 3
2012 Form 2

Journal

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John
Sun, February 22, 2015 at 3:43 pm GMT
some times i say i am not having a dept to anybody but i have found out that i owe you with my life.
your advice,words of encouragement,appreciations and love has brought me this far.
if love is what i need in my life,then,you are all i need.you have made the light that is about to shine the whole worl,by giving me education.am never gonna be called a 'stray dog' because of you.
i love you.i swear i mean it.
John
Sun, February 22, 2015 at 3:32 pm GMT
Hello Mam,
The the results are not out yet.they wil be released early next month.for now am working as untrained teacher.the pay is not good but i kant complain because i can buy myself a pair of trousers.
i miss talking to you but the problem is access to computers.i will always nid you in my life because it is your efforts that i am here.
when are you visiting africa?i really wish to meet you.
love you mam,and i will always do.
Anne
Sat, February 21, 2015 at 4:36 pm GMT
Hi John,

Always so good to hear from you. Have you gotten the results from your exams yet? I'm sure you did well. What is next for you? Are you back in the village with your family? Are you working?

I am doing well. We are having very nice weather that I am enjoying. I also continue to pray for rain as it is very dry here.

I too continue to pray for good things in your life. I know that God will guide and support you as you move forward.

Baraka,
Anne, your American Mum
Debbie
Sat, February 21, 2015 at 2:51 pm GMT
Hello John,

Congratulations again on your graduation! What you have achieved is tremendous. It is something no one can ever take away from you. In your job, I hope they value your intelligence. Those around you benefit from your enthusiasm and philosophies. No doubt you are changing lives for the better wherever you go and whatever job you are doing.

I continue to pray that everything good in life and love comes to you.

Here we are already seeing signs of spring. Blossoms of pink and white have burst open on the trees.

Take care,
Debbie
John
Sat, February 21, 2015 at 6:34 am GMT
they say life is a battlefield,i say bring it on.if you ever wanted to know jst look into my eyes.it is true that what does not kill only make you strong in ways you will never realise.life has come to another begining.new pages opened by new experiences.
it time that brings different hearts to us.heart beats fast.colours and promises.we don't know how to be brave.we just live moments as they are.
never let anything take away what is standing infront of you.alway move a step closer.every day life kills us bit by bit.
Anne
Thu, January 22, 2015 at 7:09 pm GMT
Hi John,

Didn't realize it had been so long since I wrote to you. And I missed your birthday! Hope you had a good day. You are no longer a teenager and are now a young man. Please let me know when you get your exam results.

We got good rain in December. Right now we are having beautiful days that I am enjoying and still hoping and praying for rain.

My son and his girlfriend were here for Christmas and that was really fun. I talk to him often but see him only a few times a year.

I hope your job is going well. It is always nice to have a bit of money in your pocket.

Wishing you the best.
Baraka,
Anne, your American Mum
John
Mon, November 17, 2014 at 7:38 am GMT
This is what happens,we came to compete in this world.we came to win,to fight,to conguer to,to thrive.
we came to win to survive because the world is harsh.
know that it is we agains them.we against friends, we against enemies because they are all the same,since they all want to be the best.
we have to win because we are not losers.we started winning from the begining.
we have to believe that we can fly to greater heights.we can be the best we ever wanted out of ourselves.
it all starts by being positive in all things we do.
John
Mon, November 17, 2014 at 7:26 am GMT
Hi mam,
The rain will come and i know it will be a blessing to you.
know that all situations in life are meant for you to learn something.
i am also fine and just got a job in a timber yard.am not used to it but i am trying to do my best.
know that i treasure you in all things i do.
i love you mam.
Anne
Sat, November 15, 2014 at 8:59 pm GMT
Hi John,

Great to hear that exams are over. I know it takes a while to get results but I am sure you did well. Please let me know when you receive the results. I continue to enjoy your writings.

We are experiencing drought here in my state and are doing our best to conserve water. It is such a precious commodity that we sometimes take for granted. We got some rain but need more. I am grateful for every drop we get.

Sending you blessings as you wait for the results of your exams.
Anne, your American Mum
John
Sat, November 15, 2014 at 1:30 am GMT
whatever situation one has gone through in life will never come back because this road we are using is not a round about.
John
Sun, November 9, 2014 at 11:22 am GMT
they say life is a battlefield.we always fight to be happy.
all that i am after is a life full of laughter.i think that all that matters is a life ever after,after the life we have been through.
we are the choosen generation and we have to be like chosen people.
John
Fri, November 7, 2014 at 10:11 am GMT
Mam,
I have completed my exams and i am know at home.
it is good to be home again and thanks alot for your support all through mam.i woul like to have your email adress mam,if you don't mind.
Anne
Fri, October 24, 2014 at 11:33 pm GMT
Hi John,
So good to hear from you. Glad that exams are going well.
I am celebrating my birthday this week and have appreciated all of the good wishes from my friends and family.
I will look forward to hearing more about your exam results.

Baraka
Anne, American Mum
John
Fri, October 24, 2014 at 8:59 pm GMT
We are the people of God.who can defy us,basking under a thousand suns of hope.with fearless steps and knowledge that fear is a choice we make,we walk through every challenge.
John
Fri, October 24, 2014 at 8:51 pm GMT
Did you ever wish you could get back something that you did in your past an make it right?
At times this wish does come and we find ourselves really desperate.we feel we need people to love and they love us in return.
wat i do say is that the past has alot that cannot allow us to live today.we should be aware that with every day we encounter,the sooner we come to exit this world.so we should live our lives.
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