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. (Thanks to a kind speech therapist, a couple of them are unlocking this ability slowly but surely!)
For this event, each child received their own soft toy to enjoy, we brought along some bubble blowing bottles to entertain the kids! 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 a bluetooth speaker which can attach to his wheelchair, enabling him to enjoy music as he drives around. 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 hamper 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 and volunteers for being a part of for making Christmas special for these faithful staff members and beautiful children!
