What a wonderful afternoon ~ Thank you Mrs. Block and Mrs. Piper for allowing me to borrow to students to share with them how others live in our world. The simplicity of a handmade book is a difficult thing for a 9 and 10 year old to wrap their head around. Explaining that most children in Tanzania don't get to go to a store and ask their Mom's and Dad's to buy them that favorite toy or game for the Wii. First of all there is no store, no money, where would you plug your Wii into if there is no electricity?? These questions weighed heavy on the 50+ children I spoke with today. Life is not easy, but with their love and thoughtfulness, there will be that glimmer of hope for many who will receive these special books!!
I am so thrilled when I can share just a little bit with the young children here in the USA about life in Tanzania. It doesn't have to be a big splashy presentation, but a simple grab a spot on the carpet sit in a circle with the children share my stories, answer their great questions and plant a seed that someday might sprout!!
This was the perfect way to end a great week!!
Until next time~
Cheers!
"The Happiest Day for Simeon and Sula"
Children's Book
Simeon and Sula Dolls
Purchase and help those who suffer
Hajiba (middle) widow who made dolls
Supporting the widows in Kenya
Simple Hope East Africa Director Charles Mpanda
Dedication of SHEA Food! Thank you Country Director Charles Mpanda for your help!
Building a bridge of love between our worlds
Hand in hand we help each other!
Matonyak Orphanage
Sharing Love with an orphan
Thank you so much for the love you have for us in Tanzania. We are very grateful to know and feel the love you have for us. No word can express how we feel. Thank you, thank you....
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