We had a wonderful time interacting with and giving gifts to the children of the Sive Nathi care centre. These children are severely mentally and physically disabled, and have very little opportunity to enjoy life in the ways we are accustomed to: walking, dressing themselves; even talking is almost impossible.
For this event, each child received their own soft toy to enjoy, and a local family volunteered to help us; bringing along some bubble blowing bottles to entertain the kids, as well as yogurt and custard. So much laughter and many smiles, with each child of Sive Nathi getting something they liked! Even E – a young man who has been at the centre for many years – got his own remote controlled car, which he says he will take out to the park. The bubbles especially were a huge hit and the children loved watching them float around and attempting to pop them. We were able to spend personal time with the kids, just loving them up and watching them respond to that love.
Also, for the special men and women who care for the children, a gift bag full of Christmas treats and presents! Always smiling, singing, and so positive; they care for these young cerebral palsy patients with so much love and patience that we felt honoured to present them with this token of thanks. Thank you to our sponsors for making Christmas special for these faithful staff members!
“My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others.” ―Bob Hope