At last I'm here and able to put some of our news down for you all :-)
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| Similo's first day at Big School! |
The school year has started in full force, hence the L~O~N~G wait for some real news!
He was so excited but in true Similo style he took it all in his long...steady...slow...stride!
There is no rushing Similo, so planning and organisation are key. We have to leave plenty of time for him to have a good cuddle with the dog, visit with the chickens and inspect the fish :-)
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| James showing Similo how to straighten his collar. |
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| Mighty is ever the handsome man! |
Our Grade 8 Parktown Boys going off to camp!
The Bus now carries 2 Preschoolers, 7 Jarvis' and 3 Jones' to and from Aloe Ridge
While the "Big Kids" are being dropped off at school, the "Tigers" make sure the fish are fed. They love the responsibility and the fish are fantastic to watch as they come splashing to the surface for their breakfast.
The school day whizzes by and all too soon the homework hours are upon us.
Here Theresa practises her reading allowed, while I peel potatoes next to the Fish Pond.
By the end of the day the kids are ready for a final frolick and there are plenty of activities to keep them busy.
Dominique has turned out to be an excellent Milkmaid and comes over early on Weekends to be sure she doesn't miss her chance to milk the cows.
The Tigers have taken to picking peaches as the trees around back are drooping with ripe fruit.
And, after the slow December holidays fade into distant memory the building of the wall picks up momentum. I am so glad because we have had one or two worrying moments lately and I will feel much, much safer when the main entrance is secured properly.All of this goes on around the main body of our work which is ofcourse caring for and nurturing the tiniest of babies. This December we brought about 6 new babies into our Nest and it is so wonderful to know we are able to give them excellent care and the hope of a family.
Sadly with the joy always comes the possibility of heartache and this last Saturday we were all saddened to learn that one of our Nesties, who had been admitted to hospital due to a serious blood disorder, had passed away.
Many of out volunteers have never had to deal with death in any fashion let alone trying to come to terms with the death of a baby. It is a difficult and painful time and we appreciate all the thoughts, prayers and offers of support from our friends from every corner.
Please keep checking our website for other updates and information and feel free to send us feedback or suggestions ~ we are loving it!
We Love You All
Pippa
