August 1, 2008 – The BALL!!
On Tuesday I took a ball to the children as they’d been asking repeatedly for me to bring one. The ball cost me K1500, about $12 and is not a great ball. Next year I will remember to bring deflated soccer balls as they are very expensive here. The children, normally reserved when I am nearby began to play with the ball immediately. They started by playing indoors and then moved their game outside. The boys who generally just watch the girls, joined in almost immediately. The cheering and laughter were so great to hear. I felt very happy to have given them such a gift.
Tomorrow, we are attempting to build a grass thatch roof for the kitchen. Mabvuto’s friend laughed when we told him of our plans. I know I’ve never built a roof but Mabvuto says he has. I guess it will be an experiment.
That’s all for today.
Tags: africa, itatu, itatu orphan care, jennifer douma, malawi, orphan care
Wow! A simple ball can bring so much pleasure to kids everywhere in the world. Don’t forget to bring a hand pump to fill them too!
Things are great here Jennifer. We miss you lots, and speak of you often.
Looking forward to your return, only 1 more month. It must seem surreal to you thinking about things here, compared to there.
Keep taking lots of pictures, and brightening these kids weeks. We are all very proud of you!
collin
Hi Jennifer, I am so proud of your commitment. You are making a difference. We will see you soon.
Hey Jennifer. What an amazing thing you are doing. I am so glad I am back in touch with you so I can ‘share’ this amazing experience with you. Keep up the good work. I am proud to know someone who is truly making a difference in the world.
Take care
Lora
Hey Jennifer can hardly wait to see you…got some donations for you from people from our church….everyone keeps asking how you are doing and when you will be coming to speak to them about your experiences….they are so supportive and we are so proud of you…love you a bunch ….see you soon.Mom and Dad
WOW Jennifer, I have just heard of your Itatu Orphan Care Program and can’t begin to tell you how proud we are of you. Your experiences and comments are amazing. We made a small donation to your fund and I will be checking back here every once in a while to see how you are doing. You are an amazing person, stay strong and God bless you.
Mike B
Hey Jennifer! It was great to meet in person in Lilongwe…we had a great time in Karonga. I think we were fortunate to be in a smaller place. I think your website is great and I hope that you will continue to update it. I hope we can talk soon! Nancy