Hello!!!

I can't think of an interesting title so I've gone with 'Hello.' I'm in Windhoek for the day shopping so thought I'd write a quick entry.

We are approaching summer here at the moment so have bought myself an electric fan today as the heat will be scorching soon!

This week has been so up and down with emotions. Some very sad and disturbing things came to light this week about some of my students. I can't go into details on here but I'm sure you can imagine the sort of things. These children have been through and are going through things that are beyond disturbing.

It's made me realise that when these children are at school they are safe and that is so important as much as anything else. The staff at the scholl really care about the kids too which is great and gives the children a sense of security.

We had a fun day last week to raise some money for the school which went really well. I felt as though I really got to spend time with people from the farm community which has helped me to understand more about life on the farms.

This week has given me an insight into the children's home lives which has helped me to see where they are coming from but has been difficult as well.

Please pray that these children would develop a sense of hope as many of them do not see much point in life. This week I was asked by one child - what would I choose, life or death? I said life and then asked the kids what they would choose. The majority said death.

Last night I went to a dance/ talent show in Rehoboth which was great. There is a family here with AIM also from the UK (Coventry) and their 2 daughters were in the show which was so nice to see. They are 9 and 12 so it was a big thing for them to get up and perform with their classes to so many people.

Having lots of fun at home with my host family still. I now have a bike so am riding around when I can face the heat!

Hope you are all well!! What's been happening at home? In St Marys?

Catherine
xx