The lack of electricity, toxic water sources, impossible internet connections, and broken roads are just part of a way of life, and in the midst of that, Nhimbe continues to flourish with its own identity rooted in success. As Cosmas used to say “We are winning!” in the ever-uphill battle to create progress.
The tumultuous and nearly deafening normalcy of challenges would frustrate the average American citizen to beyond their limits. Even for someone like me who loves to camp without amenities, and has traveled there many times, it’s hard to imagine that the terrain doesn’t really change much, but only in small incremental ways. Because some things improve, we can, but shouldn’t, get our hopes up about other things. Our most recent difficulties in communication have topped the list.
VOLUNTEER BONUSES
What a joy it was to give the volunteer staff some special acknowledgement for the job well done! I have never seen Febby Shava, our co-director, and head of the preschool and MMC, smile with such full-on unencumbered radiance. She is often needing to run everything, so taking a minute to relax and receive, was really a great thing. As I shared in the December blog and letter (click here in case you missed it), she was elated to think that anyone even noticed. Here she receives the plaque, scarf and a special monetary bonus for running the preschool for the last 20 years.