November 24, 2024
Have you ever just wanted to chunk it all, move somewhere where you could grow your own vegetables, milk some cows, learn another culture, watch neighborhood soccer games from the front porch, hold an abandoned baby in your arms and know that he is safe now, or just sit and talk with kids about Jesus loving them so much he gave up everything to come be with them and then watch as women who were so lost finally get it that God has never lost them… Yeah, me too.
We love America, our kids, our family here, God’s incredible people, hamburgers, Cracker Barrel breakfasts…we love it all but Africa stole a big hunk of our hearts many years ago and it is hard walking around with half a heart! It’s time to head home to Africa.
Kim tells us thirteen new babies came to Neema Village during the two and half months we have been in the States. It’s time for us to meet them. Newest baby Happy is getting a sweet welcome kiss from Nanny Mwajuma.
With 72 babies in house Kim has had to do some fancy nanny shuffling, scheduling overtime and sharing beds for babies.
Nanny Gertrude was Kangarooing a baby in the NICU unit at Neema above.
We have never had trouble finding a nanny who would strap a baby on under her t-shirt or on her back and go on about her job! Remember this little guy! He is such a big boy now thanks to Neema Nannies like Glory. .
Well, it is time to think of Nanny Christmas bonuses! Before we fly out tomorrow let me say that we try to give our staff a Christmas bonus every year. If you can help with that it would be wonderful and they will so much appreciate that.
For a country where the average family lives on less than 100 dollars a month a Christmas bonus makes all the difference in whether they will have a Christmas for their own families or not.
Four of our Directors appreciate the Christmas bonus too, right Angel, Mama Musa, Priscilla and Anna!
You can reach us in a couple of days at our Happy place. If you need me I can lay the baby down and answer. Just give me a call!
Thank You and Great Blessings of Thankfulness!!
dorris and michael