Busy Week

It has been a busy week.  It started with a single mother who has a severe goiter in her throat.  He husband died about a year ago, she has a full time job but isn't making ends meet.

She has FIVE children under 10 years and her own elderly parents to feed and take care of.  The children are obviously starving.  The two oldest have been getting beaten at school because their mother can't afford them school uniforms or work books.

I told Frank and Susan that it is a good thing that we don't have any volunteers at the moment because my job title should really be social worker.

If this mother dies from her condition, that will be five more orphans.  And in the mean time, no child deserves to be beaten at school.

So, with the help of the African Orphan Education Fund, we got the kids outfitted in new uniforms and school supplies.  We helped to supplement the family food allowance.  And we will work on getting the mother the much needed surgery in Arusha.  It will cost about $400.  A tiny amount by American standards but an impossibility for this family.

Pictures to follow soon ...