Bathing and getting the kids into school
These last few weeks we have been spending a lot of time with Angelique and her family trying to help them to become independent and stable. They moved out to their own small home (thanks to donations to help with the first months rent) and now Angelique has a job, rent payments are possible. It was bitter sweet to see them go. We have grown to love those kids and all here who are living at our house have gained a love for them. It is also nice to have the house back to ourselves, a lot quieter and a lot easier (there were a lot of issues that Angelique brought with her that were difficult to deal with). John found himself having a lot of ‘adult’ conversations with Angelique about her responsibilities, about budgeting and about putting her family first. We learned a lot!
We had some fun dance parties with the kids on the porch (they love to dance – video coming soon) and some fun bathing Esther (at the time it had been a while since she had been bathed and once she was in the water she had no objections).
Jamie with Esther
She did a nice job!
Esther was a superstar
All clean
We’re currently searching for a school for Joshua and Esther to attend. They have been out of school for a little while now and desperately need to get back. We have found sponsors to pay for the school fees (no schooling is free here) and just need to find the right school that will take both kids. Boarding is a popular option here and Angelique (and the kids) would like to have them in boarding school. We agree this is a great option as the kids will have more structure in their lives, not to mention hot meals every day!
Yesterday John and I went on an adventure and looked at a few different schools. Next it’s a chat with the sponsors and then enrollment begins. They will be able to start school next term (middle of April) and Josh will be able to get back on track and start pursuing his dream career – a doctor or a pilot or in his words ‘both, because people on planes need doctors too’.