Elizabeth Gomm

Blackpool South Friends of Guiding, joined by the Blackpool group,  gave Elizabeth Gomm a very warm welcome when she went to talk to them about the Happy House this week.
Elizabeth said: "They were so interested to hear all about how Sue's Happy House dream has come true and to see how beautiful it all is.
"But it was the children who melted their hearts as they listened to me tell some of the sad stories behind those beaming smiles.
"I hope they now feel they know Musyoka,Francis and Mwende; Lily, Samson and Pendo; Sifa, John and Karembo and our HH pioneeer - Benedict!
"Many of them commented on how young Grandpa Yaa looks for 91 - his fan club is getting ever bigger.
"They also wanted to congratulate Sue, and "the wind beneath her wings" Dave, for their remarkable work in Watamu.
"A sales table and raffle raised £70 and then the ladies got together to have a whip round to make their donation up to £100. One lady signed up straightaway to become a sponsor and others took forms with them.
"I'm still very nervous about giving talks. I may be a bit shaky at times but they do know that every word spoken comes straight from my heart.
"I'd like to say a big thank you to them for being such a good audience and for being so kind to me.
"Hopefully, they will now help to spread the word."

 

Thank you Elizabeth for all you do for the Children.

 

Sue & The Happy House Kids xx

 

 

First Happy House Memory Box

Today Rose created the very first Happy House memory box for Janet. Some of Janet's family have already sent her emails and pictures of themselves. Janet was thrilled when Rose went through everything with her. We have put the pictures received on a disc. Rose explained to Janet that we would keep her box in the office, for safe keeping but anytime she can come and read what is in it and add things herself.

 

I have talked about these boxes for so long and today to take this picture of the very first one has really touched my heart.

Happy House Kids Meet the Turtle Watch Team

We have had a great morning out today. I made arrangements to take the children to the local Turtle Watch project. We went to see a video first all about whales, dolphins and turtles. Then we visited the fantastic project that is here in Watamu run by Nicky Parazzi and her team. www.watamuturtles.com  Everyone made us all feel so welcome,the children enjoyed seeing the turtles that are being cared for at the rehab unit. There is a re-furbishment in progress and Nicky asked if we would take the children at different stages to see how they enjoy the different activities that are being planned We then went to the beach as Nicky told us two turtles were being put back into the sea today. The children had a great time playing games while we waited for the turtles to be brought. We don't have transport for the children so we went in the local Tuk Tuk's the kids loved it, we sang all the way there and back. One thing the local people know when the Happy House Kids are on the move.

Happy House Kids Ready for the Rains to Come

Six of the Happy House Kids are now in school. The rain can be very heavy so we now have showerproof coats for them.

 

Little Mwende at the front in the pink coat, is not at school but wanted to try on a coat

 

The children are so happy to be here they really are bonding as brothers and sisters.

Wedding Day

Today we were all invited to the wedding of one of Grandpa Yaas Grandsons. We arrived at 7am for the wedding breakfast. The children stayed for lunch, mixed and played with the other children. At 4pm the bride and groom arrived, to a tremendous welcome, by this time the number had swelled to around 300 people. The children sang two songs they had been rehearsing for the happy couple. Then at 5.30pm we wended our tired, hot and dusty way home, hand in hand all having had a lovely day.

Moses & The Kids

Moses one of the gardeners was a great hit when he started giving wheel barrow rides. It started off with Pendo and Mwende but it very soon turned into a free for all!!

 

Many of you have now had details of 'your' sponsored child and I am sure you will be recognizing them on different pictures I will put on the blog. Those of you who have not had them yet, I am working hard to get them to you asap.

 

 

A Container sent by the Furniture for Education Charity

On Friday we took delivery of our last container. This one was kindly sent by Terry Burns and The Furniture for Education Charity. A big thank you to all concerned we  really are so well equipped now.