Cradle of Love Baby Home

This morning one of my staff was on the phone and when she got off, she said "Davona, Asha died."  We have a nanny who is Asha, so I asked "Asha, who?"  Turns out it was the Regional Social Welfare Officer that I work with!  She was getting ready for work this morning and dropped […]

I received a phone call while I was in town this afternoon from Pamela, one of the caregivers. She said that Zainabu and Ally's mom was there to take them home. She is HIV+ and cannot care for them, so she will probably take them to her mother-in-law in the village to be cared for. […]

On Friday two Tanzanians came to visit the home. I did not recognize them, but they told me that about 8 months ago they brought a baby to us. Sadly, it died two months later.  However, they were coming to visit the babies, and brought us a big bag of sugar, some tea and soap.

I […]

Our dynamo of a volunteer left last evening and her presence is already missed. Lobikeki was in the arms of another woman today! (Lilly will understand this comment) I am certain that Lilly will return next year to spend time with us.

We had a group of 21 Canadian students, parents and staff from Riverside […]

My family and I will be taking our annual leave in 6 weeks. I know by then, I will really be needing it.

Yesterday we had an Australian doctor visit the Home, and he is instrumental in sending medical equipment and supplies to Africa. He is willing to work with us in outfitting the Maternity Waiting Home! Already […]