In the photo above Goodluck is shown with Mama Swai and palliative care social worker Devotha. We stopped to visit Goodluck while he was on a brief recess period from his school. Can you spot the Gilchrist logo.
Mama Marta Paulo in the photo above is the grandmother of the two children James and Dorcas shown with her. The children's parents died of AIDS about a year ago and sadly they too are both HIV positive. The house behind them remains unfinished since their parent's death. They now sleep on the ground in a makeshift shelter built of scraps of wood and corrugated steel.
These are among many children who surrounded our vehicle when we would stop to visit. They are holding comfort dolls knitted by Gilchrist Hospice volunteers.
Debbie and Marilyn say very much thanks for the Dramamine (these roads are crazy!) This post is our last until later next week. Asante sana and see you soon,
Marilyn, Debbie, Karen, and Don
Another day of sweet stories and great pictures. Glad you have the Dramamine - have a great week!!
ReplyDeleteLoving your updates! I made it to Baltimore. Dad is doing well, Megan comes in today and the plan is to cook him a good dinner. LOVE YOU!
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