Another fun Visit to Project Liberty

I visited the orphanage last Thursday. I delivered 20 handmade quilts to the children. They were lovingly made by a lady, Sharon Oldfield who had spent 10 months in Mozambique, last year. Each quilt was unique and beautiful. The children have a lot of second-hand clothes and items. It was a joy to see their eyes light up at receiving this precious gift. They immediately went and remade their beds with the quilt on top. Jenn has taught each child to be responsible for making his/her own bed. There are many bunkbeds under mosquito nets. The children are like little acrobats as they scamper under or over their beds, tucking in corners and straightening their quilts. Unfortunately, my camera battery decided to die, so no photos to share of them at that moment...yet.

I was able to use a few photos that Jenn took of me playing games with the children. I showed them how to play "Snakes and Ladders". They are learning to count in English. I practised my Portuguese! I shared some of my favourite songs and dances with them. They loved "Mr. Clickety Cane" and "Taba Naba".

I had a friend who loves to sew (I don't), whip me up a dozen capes for role playing. I got the idea because the first time I came to visit, Anselmo, had a car mat wrapped around his neck playing as Superman! We played superheroes and danced together. There is one boy who is about 15, who has learning difficulties and a lower mental ability. Even he wanted a cape! He also loved the music and dancing and joined in with the littlies!

There are 20 children living at Project Liberty Orphanage. I am trying to learn their names. I had them write in my book. Everyone had to have a turn.

I am going again this week. I will make sure that my camera battery is charged!

Learning the rules of the game and taking turns. The children have lovely manners.

Superheroes at the ready!

We can do it!!!!

Anselmo, my inspiration.

Writing their names in my book.


Special thank you to Desiree Rossouw for sewing the capes for me and the children.