Chisomo calling...
We had a good day yesterday. The Blantyre Centre's main room has been washed, sanded, primed and painted. It's looking great. Victoria and Katie are now hard at work drawing the murals. The Chisomo staff and children have been heavily involved in all the activities.
We have migrated to the cludgie ( that's the W.C. for posh Riversiders!) and that has been washed down and sanded too.
Jean, Katie, Victoria, Nathan and Gordie visited Limbe yesterday afternoon. We met about 35 children there, all boys. They gave Nath and Gordie a lesson on how football should be played, whilst Jean, Kaite and Victoria were treated to a tour of the gardens. The gardens are tended by the staff and children. David, a staff member, is knowledgeable in the use of plant medicine, so many of these plants are usually grown there, however this growing season has been very dry and not many plants have grown. (We hear that the Malawi rain has fallen in Ayrshire instead.)
On returning to the Blantyre centre we discovered that big Mike had ripped his breeks. Later in the day Mama K. attempted to come to the rescue however the rip was beyond redemption. With a large sigh, she longed for the sewing skills of Ruth Gawn.
Yesterday's hard work was rewarded by a trip to the local Chinese Restaurant, where Ian and Emma had ants in the tree, rather than their pants!
A major investigation is now under way into who purloined Mama K's hot water bottle! The chief suspect was heard to say "It wisnae me" in a soft Irish brogue.
We're all keeping well, and enjoying one anothers' company. The team has gelled well - members have taken responsibility for various areas of the work, according to their skills and abilities. It's really humbling to feel so welcome here and to feel that we are contributing to the amazing work that our brothers and sisters are doing.
Love to all at home... Not sure if we'll have access to a computer tomorrow, but we'll keep you posted.
p.s. Katie & Niamh - Granny & Gigi send their love and were so excited to get your blog.
pps Emz - hope you didn't spend too much at Scotts! Nath does smell bad though.
KT - have a gr8 time @ Blair Atholl & Cammy - hope u'r doing the dishes for mum!
Ini - love u!
7 comments:
hey katie and victoria it is so nice to see some pictures. hope your getting on ok and everyone is looking after you both! just to let you know kirsty says the harry potter book is very good! we were in asda waiting till quarter past 12! have fun
lots and lots of love
louise, stephen,kirsty,anne,laura, paul and emma xxx
Nath, your Granny gets down on her knees every night to read the Blog. It's very touching! Your Dad phoned from Crete yesterday to find out about his dear wee boy. He's concerned lest the team is bullying him. Who's the guy with the red bandanna mask? Looks like that S. American guy Zoro; heard he had a wee cousin called Gordo. Gran says to tell that person Emma that you don't really smell; it's the indirect fragrance from your bearded dragons. By the way, when all that painting is going on, where are the Ass. Pastor and the Gentleman Farmer? Supporting you in prayer? We're all impressed with the work you are getting done and the contacts being made. Very touched by the news of little Frank. We pray on. G.
GORDIE - Thank-you for the message about Blair Athol, should be good! Just back from grans had a great time but they were advising Cammy not to go out to Malawi when he's older because they didn't want to have to worry about him too! Anyway, Mum's glad to see the pictures of you in the toilet (she only hopes that this is you getting some practise in before you get home). AYE RIGHT! ;) miss you, but it looks like your having a good time anywayy! love youu. xxx
NATE DOG - FOOSIZZLE :)
Jenniferr is proud to see that Prestwick Academy's art department is helping out in painting the Murials.
Hope the Team are having a great time, and everything goes well!
Katiee & Jennifer
xxx
Al liked the picture of you under the parachute - knew you were good at leg breaking but break dancing???. Obviously the 'pails' turned out ok!?!, how about the paint(have you enough to paint the whole of Africa?)
Ron - chief suspect eh! That's a surprise. he he!
Glad you are all doing well. Sounds like you are all doing a great job. And that you are all gelling.
The rain has stopped and the sun is out for a change.
Love and prayers to all.
Rod and Julie
x
Hi Uncle Gordon!
Great to see the photos and hear that you all got out there alright. Looking forward to hearing all about it when you get back! Hopefully you can make it up to Blair Atholl. Keep up the good work! Best wishes, Holly x
ooops i meant murals.
haha
katie
x
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