Reality

Posted on 06 Aug 2009 - 14:12

So, yeserday I cried. The reality of what these children live with in SA make you appreciate what we have at home. Just being able to walk down the street without feeling fear, or being in danger, is a blessing we take for granted too easily.

We visited some of the other projects yeasterday and I met the most inspiring women I think I will ever meet. We went to the Tree Clinic where women and children walk for hours to meet under a tree every week to pray, sing and recieve advice and medical care. I can't even explain how amazing this was to be part of. A truely incredible and moving expereince.

Here we met the ladies from Bobbi Bear (a project for children affected by rape and sexual abuse). These ladies have dedicated their lives to rescuing children and fighting for their rights, in what seems a society that either doesn't want to know or has accepted these terrible acts. I am in awe of them and think they do the most magnificent work.

We met the street children, who are now being routinely picked up by police and driven miles away from Durban so that they can't been seen for the games in 2010. Surely, this is not a solution? Can something not be done?

It seems SA has a long long way to go to improve the lives of its citizens.

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lucy

09 Aug 2009 - 18:32

Hi,
Bless you, i can't believe you fell in the shower of all places!! hope the knee is doing well now. i'm writing as realised that in a week from now you'll be on home turf! can't wait to see you and catch up.
it all sounds very emotional and inspiring. It really does make you think how lucky we all are-your doing a wonderful job!:) i bet the children have become really attached to you and will be very sad to see you go. but do come home,cause we'll all miss you too much!!!!
so the road trip to Cornwall went well, was a lovely place and did lots of sight seeing and of course eating!! however, it took us forever to come home yesterday, cause the traffic was so bad. 9 and a half hours in total!! i don't want to see another motorway again.....oops driving to Edinburgh on tues-oh well!
big hug and see you soon!!!!!!!
luv ya lots lucyxxx

Tracy Sharp

12 Aug 2009 - 12:53

Hey you,

Sounds like your truely been tested out there babe, your seeing things that many of us would never be able to handle and for that you are one of the strongest people I know. Many of the things you speak of will not change but at least your there opening up peoples minds to how lucky we truely are and what actually matters in life, not long to go now so stay strong and we'll all be here awaiting your return.

See you soon lady, keep smiling and we are all very proud and are very much in awe of YOU, your actions and your bravery of going out to SA.

T x

Julie Darbyshire

13 Aug 2009 - 20:50

Hi Kat,Sorry I haven't spoke sooner but I lost my diary with web address in. Sounds like your having an amazing time, bet you will be sad to leave but relieved at the same time to come home to your home comforts. It must be really sad seeing the conditions that the children live in and the sad things they have gone through.
I'm off to Ibiza on Wednesday can't wait! Kids are so excited.
Anyway enjoy the rest of your time there, look after yourself.
Take care love Julie xxx

Name: Kathleen O'Malley
Age: 27

Volunteered at Agape from 20 Jul 2009 to 15 Aug 2009

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