Today I went on a home visit
with Brian and Alison and we visited a girl and her gogo (grandmother). When we
arrived the grandaughter was washing the clothes and her gogo hanging the
washing. I went over to the girl and
offered to help wash her clothes. She was so grateful and it was so nice to be
able to help. Whilst I was doing this the rest of the team helped grind the
corn. However Katherine, the care worker we walked with wasn’t happy with their
work and kept taking over. When crushed, the maze becomes pap and it is much
cheaper to grow and make the pap than buy it in a shop. We then swepped her
house so she had one day rest from that job. She asked for us to pray for her
granddaughter in school and also for security over her house. I will be praying
for them and if you could pray for their challenges and pray they can overcome
them.
Love Molly
Our home visit was to a small
family of a mother and two children. We found that the son had a profound
impact on us. He was 18 years old and it was obvious that he had big dreams. He
is currently on school holiday but he couldn’t wait to get back to studying! He
is currently studying Business, geography, English, Maths, Siswati And Tourism.
Eventually he wants to travel the world. We all found it so inspiring to hear
and from his athletic ability it was clear to see he was a very talented and
intelligent individual. We sat with him and his family and it was so comforting
to see that they appreciated us just being there. I’m sure that he will have a
bright future if he receives the support and attention he deserves.
Love Dom
Our home visit today was to a
family who lived up the valley, after a brisk 20 minute walk we arrived at the
family’s house. Upon arrival we were greeted with open arms and chatted about
the family and their situation. They told us of the family’s troubles; as they
were from Mozambique they were unable to gain South African documents in order
for them to apply for grants and support. In light of this they are selling
African beer which give the family a small income. The mother explained that
their house was too small to house the entire family (5 Children and 3 Grandchildren)
so they live in the community with other friends of the family.
The youngest of the children lived
with them but the mother explained that the child had learning difficulties
which inhibited his ability to go to school, as he was made to leave at the age
of 15 after completing just two grades of school. Although she reported he had
been making improvements in his general ability to do things which left us on a
high note.
Love Ryan
At the care point today we
all helped by preparing the meal of rice, chicken and vegetables including grated
beetroot and carrot, serving the food and washing up. The team all made Holy
Home visits again as detailed above. When we got back to the Care Point we
played with the children and talked to the carers. It’s amazing how strong the
bonds are that you build up over two days. It was so sad to say good bye to
both the carers and the children but the stories they have told us and the hugs
we exchanged will stay with us forever.
Love from all of us:
Dom, Harry, Ryan, Molly,
Jack, Bobbie, Jayne, Alison and Brian
