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After 2 years, a new visit to Eshowe
My first visit to Eshowe dates from September 2003. At the farewell, I promised my godchild Vuyani Nuzuza that we would definitely meet again. Every letter, he asked me the same question: when can I see you again? Finally the moment had come.. November 2005
My first meeting was with Sister Innocentia. She told me plenty of things about ‘her children’. You could see clearly that she is very proud of them. Thanks to her efforts and the support of many Cunina friends the number of godchildren in Eshowe increased enormously. A lot of drops cool down a hot plate slowly.
The next day we would visit the school where Vuyani is doing his last year. The little shy boy from two years ago became now a self-assured young man. We were both very happy to meet again. The school management and teachers showed us around in their school. It was a pity that the situation of the school was still pathetic and it made me swallow. But there were smiling children everywhere who were showing off with their school uniforms. A picture was taken with all of them. The surprise of the day!!! We were invited to participate two days later in the farewell party of grade 7 (last year primary school). And Vuyani succeeded! What a joy!
Before the big day, we filled the car with a mat to play games, chairs, toys and delicious food for the small children in the nursery school. (thanks to the gifts of generous colleagues at work). The children and the nursery school teacher were extremely happy!!!! Smiling faces everywhere, a thing you never forget
Next step....ceremony for the children in the last year. The decorated their poor class with the few things they had available. All the parents and children were dressed up in a real cassock. On the rhythm of African music, the children were inaugurated one by one. Proud parents and children...
But all lovely songs come to an end and the farewell was very difficult. A big hug from Vuyani and his mother was the end. The entire school waved us goodbye and till far in the mountains we heard them laugh and have fun.
Sister Innocentia still had one more question for all the godparents. If they could send a short note to their children once in a while. A small word, a card, is so extremely important for them. At that moment they feel themselves important and supported.
Thank you Sister Innocentia
Thank you Cunina
Ingrid Michel
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