Wednesday, October 8, 2008

A Holiday & My New Baby

First, some pictures of our holiday.....

My goodness it's been a long time since I last blogged! I was just getting into it, and life happened. First, it was school holidays and my family and I went away for a few days to a lovely resort called Klein Kariba where there are hot water pools and tons of stuff to do. We had a wonderful time.
THEN in the 2nd week of the holidays ............... More than a year ago I registered with the Child Welfare Department as a place of safety for abandoned babies. I have been waiting all this time for them to call me, and eventually, last Monday, the call came. Simmi (Simphiwe) is a 7 month old baby girl. Her mom is a Zimbabwean national who is in SA illegally. She was caught stealing food for Simmi, and was put in jail. Simmi couldn't stay in jail with her, and was removed and has come to live with me while the children's court investigate everything. She is the most beautiful little girl. She's settled into our family perfectly, and we love her. I feel terribly sorry for her mom. I've been trying to arrange to visit her with Simmi, but the court is not very interested in arranging a visit.

Please note how in this picture I look about 100 years old! My youngest child is 12 years old, and having a 7 month old baby has been an incredible shock to my system! But it's so worth it - isn't she adorable! It will be so hard when I have to give her back. :-(

9 comments:

Unknown said...

She's beautiful & you are so kind and loving to take her into your home and make her your own...if only for a while. This world needs more yous. :)

Sam_I_am said...

She's adorable!

Brandy said...

I agree with Lace the world could definately use more yous!
She sure is a cutie!

Anonymous said...

Wow! You are one strong woman. That is a beautiful child.

Weeksie50 said...

Oh, she is adorable..

LazyCrazyMama said...

Oh she is so beautiful!! Bless your heart.

Ms. Kathy said...

She's beautiful! My heart breaks for her mom. I bet she misses her terribly. :( But what a Godsend you have been to help out. She's lucky to have a safe place to go!!

Marcia said...

Welcome back, good thing you had a holiday eh! God bless you, she is lovely.

jori-o said...

I am in awe of you...God bless you! She is precious!