Dear Neil
Apologies if I was unfocused on Christmas Eve when you
called. Nadia with partner had arrived from Rwanda just before and my son
Lawrence's totally unexpected arrival, flying in from Uganda at about the same
time, just threw me. It was a real emotional time because I hardly every get to
have all three children together anymore. AND I was putting the final touches
to a huge Christmas Eve dinner (you probably know Christmas Eve is a big
evening for Europeans). Therefore please forgive me for babbling.
How is your Mom? I wish her speedy recovery so you two
can enjoy the last days of 2011 and start the New Year happily together!!
Our Treasurer phoned today, the money (R 11,400) has
already arrived! Thank you so much for this unexpected donation!
I already told you that, with Vivian's support we are
helping with the development of a new crèche for very, very poor children from
Dunoon, to get registered and subsidised by Social Development. We already put
in junior toilets, electricity, running water, and for Christmas I bought
chairs and tables (see photos attached) so the children don't have to sit on
the ground any longer. In the new year we want to get estimates for plastering,
ceilings, flooring, food bowls and mattresses for the children etc etc. Your money
together with some money from a German company will now make it possible! Thank
you, Neil.
Wishing you and your Mom a happier time and health and
enjoyment for 2012
Gisela
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