Musical games with the children
One or two Saturdays a month, they hold what I suppose we would call a Support Group for children with AIDS and their parents. I haven't figured out how often they have it. But August 29 was likely to be the last Saturday I'd be spending in Tabora (the others being weekends when I'll accompany the Bishop to the rural deaneries), so when I heard the 29th was one of the days for the AIDS group, I fished for an invitation. I went with Dr. Jim Payton and other volunteers who happen also to be on the staff of St. Philip's Clinic: Mama Francis ("Mother Teresa") and Mama Muhoge.
The hospital is aware of 5,000 people in Tabora with AIDS-- that's just the number they know about. One hundred fifty children and their parents came to this Saturday's meeting. Naturally, I was asked to get up and greet everyone as if I were some visiting dignitary. Then we had musical games and passed out refreshments-- Joly Jus (similar to Kool Aid, with a lot of artificial sweetener) and maandazi, these wonderful Tanzanian doughnut-like pastries.
We had a pretty good time. I don't know what it's like for these children outside this support group, but they just wanted to play and laugh and be held.
After we settled down from the games and snack, there was health education. (See next post.)
Chuck - How great that you got to be among these children and parents.
ReplyDeleteDid you bring them any soccer balls or have you run out?
Looking forward to talking with you today, Monday. I'll stay home til you phone. Bless you and Anthony as you travel to Rwanda.
May our Lord Jesus protect and guide and empower you while
you do His will there. Prayers also for our African brothers and sisters
in the Lord. I know your visit is strengthening their faith and accomplishing the goals God has pre ordained. xoxoxo your Beth
Fr. Chuck,
ReplyDeleteI don't know if you will get to read my comments to the postings of the past but I am reading them all. It has been a tricky Summer for me and I finally find the peace of mind to read and write. Cruising through your blog warms my heart. To see your excellent photos and read the tidbits of information...helps me to imagine what it must be like where you are.
This posting about the "AIDS Support Group" and how you were glad you got to go along with Dr. Payton and participate reminded me of that day we were blessed to go along with Olive to the orphanage in Ibarra. I can still see that little girl who asked to speak to our group and said, "Thank you for coming. Please remember us, we are people too."
In appreciation for what is being done,
Wendy
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