So I thought that before I told you what we have done today I would explain about our sleeping arrangements. Until March 5th we have all been paired off and living with staff from Ethembeni.Chloe and I are living with a lovely lady called Dudu, her mother and two of her grandchildren. They have given up half their house for us and it's really amazing of them!
Tuesday night we played cards with them all evening. We taught them snap and spoons and they taught us five and ring. Last night there was a huge, huge lightening and thunder storm, and because the house has tin roof, the rain was so loud we couldn't talk. And to make matters worse the roof started to leak - lucky Dudu knew the spots and had buckets ready!
On Wednesday Chloe and I set our alarm for 7:30, and woke up at 8:30, Dudu then told us that the car would be there in 5 minutes - thank the Lord for African time!! We had 5 minutes to get up, dress and eat.
We then went with Tutu and Shelley to help run an anti-natal class, it was really informative and has put me off having kids slightly!
We then came to the family centre for lunch and have spent the afternoon at both the care centre and the family centre, me and Chloe drove (crazy here you have to drive round goats, cow, children and avoid the huge cracks and dents in the road). It was much colder on Wednesday, about 24C, so 10C colder then yesterday!!
When we got home last night the kids were waiting to play with Chloe and I, which was so lovely, we played cards and played with the ball. They are so friendly now we've broken the ice! They were both showing us their school work, and it was amazing because they write it all in English!
Today we went on home visits this morning, so we were split up with the Ethembeni workers and voulenteers and went round delievering food to the families who needed it the most. We came back to the family centre for lunch and then have played with the kids, had some team time and had a meeting this afternoon. Just had the world's riskiest shower at the family centre as the door doesn't have a lock... or close properly! Such a dare devil...
Hope everyone is okay and England isn't too cold, it's been about 28C today...
Lots and lots of African lovin', Nicola. Xxx
Mum says that she tried to comment here earlier, but then realised she needed a google profile, so emailed you instead. Mum would like to know if the anti natal classes are anything like Call the Midwife, you've missed some corkers.
ReplyDeleteDad says stop saying 'me and chloe' it's chloe and I, even if that's how we speak today.
Also, if you were currently at home you could see my new hair, but you're not, so tough cheese.
Toodlepips.
Really lovely to read your news Nicola! It's v cold here in Newcastle. G&G, Emma, Paul, Christine xxxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Aunty Christine!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are able to keep updated on my news!!
It's 28C here today, hope you are all okay, send lots of love to the family. xxxxxxxx