The severely mentally and physically handicapped children of the Sive

Nathi Care center look forward to their special outing at Christmas

time the whole year. No wonder they were thrilled when the appointed

day had finally come and the big coach pulled up at the center.

After 45 minutes-during which everyone was treated to songs by the

staff-we arrived at the Helderberg Nature Reserve in Somerset West.

 

Thanks to the many volunteers who had joined us for the day, we were

able to take each child around the reserve in their wheel-chair.

Being out in nature and seeing the beautiful trees and flowers was a

huge treat to them.

 

Since these children are only able to eat soft food we had brought

custard, chocolate mousse, yoghurt, and muffins-just about anything

yummy we could think of! And we soon found out that everyone

definitely had their preference, ha! They had a great time being

spoiled and we sure enjoyed spoiling them.

 

Toys and balloons for everyone completed this memorable day.