Busy times=late post, sorry

Apologies for the lack of posts lately, it’s been busy and I spent a great easter at the beach in Pangani, 12 hour journey in total with1, yes 1, loo stop but worth every bottom numbing minute. Definitely a place to return to.

                                                       Ema and Dolly

                                                             Zawadi

Visited my old place of employment, Cradle of love in Usa River, met up with some old faces who, 2 years ago were in the baby house and are now jabbering away. Ibrahim, Ema and Zawadi you are little stars. Ema had been home to live with dad but the relationship was not sustainable and he returned to Cradle, there are some people interested in adopting him, so fingers crossed

                   

                                                               Ibrahim

Said goodbye to Lucy McMichael on Friday, yet another example of the 20 year olds who never make the papers-hard working, helpful, open hearted, generous. Thank you for organising the Pangani trip and loving the kids for 3 months, you will be missed Ms Oosy

                                                      Dinner at Blue Ginger celebrating Cassie's birthday

Emmy saying goodbye to Lucy

Chiku presenting Lucy with her goodbye gifts

Introducing Mama Adriana who works as a mama at the centre. Her own daughter, Adriana, attends the centre, she lives close by in 1 room with her. She spends much of her time with the  pre schoolers doing activities and basic education. We are hoping to send her on a course to become the preschool teacher, she is keen to do this. We have found a course in a local college and are hoping to get a sponsor so that she can start in July. She is very helpful in translating for the other mamas whose English is poor or none existent  

So a pretty busy few weeks, diet has gone haywire with people leaving and celebrating birthdays but I'm back on track now, trying to lose those last few kilos

More next week-power and connection permitting x