That does not sounds right for making kefir. You should have what is called 'kefir grains' - they look like a cauliflower florets. The grains are put into a fresh milk and fermentation should take care of the rest.
This is how kefir grains look like:
https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...GImTrgGg8ID4DQ
EDITED TO ADD: I agree with Corinasim- my apologies I did not see that post when I posted mine.