It makes a difference who you ask. If I ask my great grandchildren, the answer
is something like, "...yawn...., uhh, they are the brand I wanted... they're
cool." And they ARE grateful. If I ask one of our Tshikuyu children, they
are in awe. They can hardly speak,
they are so happy. Because they all walk to school, it is less painful... they
are protected from diseases like ring worm and hook worms, and they feel less
shame.
A PAIR OF SHOES IS A BIG DEAL.
Watch the less than one minute video, then just enjoy
their reaction.
Principal gathered the children around to explain
what they were getting. This is our 5th year helping children at Tshikuyu.
All children who needed shoes were assembled.
(There was excitement in the air.)
Twenty eight children needed shoes. Teachers drew their feet on a piece of paper so HHTH
could take it to Louis Trichardt (3 hours away) to buy the shoes.
Our little orphans were included.
(Rokunda and Hudivhanni patiently waited to get their foot traced.)
These children were thrilled just knowing they would get new
shoes.
(These are 5 of our orphans waiting for their treasure.)
Enjoy the excitement. Sometimes
they were in silent gratitude.
The teachers selected the children in
greatest need.
(Teachers did a great job identifying those who needed shoes the
most.)
Happiness is... a pair of shoes!
(The children were happy for each other too.)
Waiting their turn.
(Each child held onto the drawing of their feet till it could be redeemed
with bright new school shoes.)
Refreshing to witness their delight.
(These are mine!!)
Precious grin.
(This smile says it all.)
My
new shoes!
(These are better than ice cream!)
Our team celebrated the sweet ache in our hearts with an Awelani
lunch.
(Nothing can be more satisfying than to fulfill a child's dream. This glow comes from the inside out.)
Please pray for these dear little ones. And pray for our work with them.
Until next time...from the Bush with love ❤️,
Sidney and the HHTH Team
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