Out at Simakakata: This mom is blind and has just finished bathing her three month-old baby.
We've taken maize, beans, kapenta to this area, yesterday we bought seed and fertilizer for them and will deliver it when the rains start in earnest. This morning Richard and some of the older kids from Simakakata and some college boys (including Oscar!) went to the farm to cut poles so their bathrooms now have roofs. We love visiting the blind community. They are always so appreciative and hospitable. They gave me a bag of tomatoes last time we went there. I fed the boys and men fresh baked muffins and juice this morning after their hard work cutting down poles. Richard and I took three of the teenage blind kids shopping for shoes in Choma the other day as they needed school shoes. Guess what? They went straight for the top shelf—the most expensive shoes! Just like our own kids! The cheaper ones are displayed on the bottom shelf. After we were done we awarded their great cooperation with some sweets! One of our boys, Penzya is top in his class—he is very smart and he's known for his height, as he's taller than all the kids at the school and even the teachers!
HIV/AIDS party at our house. All are doing well. We need to find a hospital for Kelvin; we will work on that. We sang, ate lunch and prayed and did an update on their health and their plans. In a week, I will take two of them to Choma to apply to a trade school. For the others, we are planning to discuss Income Generating activities with those who can manage the work.
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