Exercises were 'hands on" with amazing changes in their thinking and opening their minds to new possibilities.
After a day of fresh ways to approach they got to swim in the pool at our lodge.
Even the "watchers" were thoroughly engaged in this once in a lifetime treat.
Bunk Beds HHTH had made in Zimbabwe for The Palace Of Mercy.
Pastor Budeli happy to see furnishings beginning to show up.
Praying to hit water.
Wherever HHTH shows up, children come to us.
Precious innocence.
Pump installed and tested. Our well will yield 1,700 liters in an hour. We can fill our 5,000 liter storage tank, pumping one hour, let it rest an hour and pump again to keep the JoJo tank topped off. God is good.
Playground entices children off the streets and out of The Bush so we can care for them. Donated by Sam Simonenko
Building Kitchen, Pantry, Office Complex required by the government.
Budeli instructs Samuel, electrician, wiring we need.
Being Known as the "Sucker Ladies" we have become a magnet for children.
Enjoying their HHTH sucker.
Burglar Proofing the windows of The Palace. Notice tiled floors... a transformation!
Madala (revered old man) Abel digging and 2nd wife digging trench for plumbing.
CJ buying the food for distribution to the 60 orphans we care for in the Masisi area.
Ready to drill, asking God's Blessing one more time.
Thomas, the driller fires up the rig.
Down into the parched earth pipe after pipe went.
At 70 meters "hope" began to show up.
CJ packages up washable, reusable feminine pads volunteer seamstresses made for us is USA ( Sherry and Donna led the effort in their church). Also in package was soap, wash cloth, lotion and a small gift.
Over 100 girls from Fhetani High School received 3 pads each. They were thrilled as they have to miss school every month because they don’t have necessary items to protect them.
When I showed them what was in their bag, the girls clapped and cheered when they heard they got soap 🧼!
Gilbert, Principal, interpreted.
Each girl brought a special rock. They were to hold the rock, and repeat, “I am a beautiful, strong and determined young woman!â€
Hold rock to cheek, repeat their affirmation. Hold to their forehead. Repeat. Hold to heart¸ and repeat.
Finally hold rock above their head and yell out their affirmation with all their strength!! This was to remind them that they are enough as they are, without yielding to the sexual pressure from boys, getting pregnant and dropping out of school. It made them feel strong.
(Thanks to Andrea Fields for Rock idea).
At one point the electrician, tilers, and plumber were in the kitchen working to get their projects completed.
Tiled wall for back splash, tiled floors,
Charles and Brian have become our treasures.
Tiled floors,
And stained cabinets.
They often worked at night to take advantage of cool. Here they are constructed porch and roof so children will be able to eat and play outside in the shade.
It is taking shape.
Almost complete. They want to surprise us with painting.
Prince and his two friends took on the task of building the
required SandBox.
Proud of their finished product.
800 attended the yearly celebration of achieving
students.
We sat up Shop in the Village Of Tshikuyu.
Ladies ran to us to shop for good clothes. Each item was less than a dollar. Most expensive was less than $2.
A brand new garment for less than $1.30!!
They felt special getting to look through many items and choose something
that made them feel good about themselves. All proceeds goes to buy more food
for orphans.
Sidney sewed hard working volunteers a new, sparkly wrap skirt and headdress.
Did food distribution for our 30 Fhetani Orphans.
Regional Social workers approved our project. Pastor Budeli just has to compete necessary forms, submit a business plan and budget. They were amazed at our outreach in the villages.
The children got to choose flip flops, clothes, underwear, soap and toiletries, wash cloths,
And each got a mosquito net.
They were proud of their new hand made bag (thanks to Andrea Fields,
Chuck Burton, Denise Tipton and Sidney). All material furnished by Jonathan
Flanary of Aiden Fabrics in S. Carolina.
CJ gifted the POM with a back door awning to protect the door for the onslaught of the beastly sun.
A look at the Kitchen Complex looking straight on. See the genius of Brian and Charles attention to detail. There is no other porch like it in the area!
Putting up the JoJo Tank. The Palace will have running water.
JoJo in place and ready to deliver!!
And that, dear friends, is what CJ, Janco and I have been doing at the Palace!!
Until next time...
From The Bush With Love,
Sidney
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