The staff from Nedbank in Vangate Mall visited for the morning and they really served us in very practical ways. The men in the group cut the lawn, washed toys and cleaned up our play space, while the ladies folded washing and served a wonderful, warm lunch to all the staff. In the afternoon a group of ladies, accompanied by Dr. Teresa Jennings, came to do a music group for the children and blessed them with some great books and toys too.
On the medical side there has also been some good news. In the beginning of the year we admitted a nine-year old girl with severe brain damage for terminal care. Her family, who loves her dearly, were counseled that their girl might not survive more than a few weeks as her medical prognosis was so poor. However, children surprise us! She gradually became more and more awake and aware of what is going on her around her and a few weeks ago she was not only pulling out her nasogastric tube and tugging on her blankets, but also clapping hands to music. She was discharged to her loving family last week – what a happy discharge!
