Well, we are home on Aussie soil and it feels good. We arrived this afternoon, to clean air, perfect roads, with traffic travelling in the right lane. No cattle standing unconcerned in the middle of the road, No bus looming on our side of the road loaded with people hanging out the doors or huddled on top. It is great to have power 24/7, uncontaminated water to drink, fruit and veges we can just eat, instead of the long process of making them safe in an uncooked state. No unloved and hungry children and animals everywhere you look. No wondering if the garbage man will come today or if at all and how to dispose of it if he doesn't. No weariness from living in another culture with not only language barriers but also the fatigue of just not understanding cultural norms and trying to do the right thing. and the hourly frustrations from issues small and large. And yet!!!!! As it sit here at 11p.m. unable to sleep, I am remembering so fondly many of our experiences and lovely people. I'm thinking of a 35 year old lady from India who is in the half-way house , whose life has been indescribable. And there she is sitting in the doll making class, looking hardened by life, but yet so carefully sewing every pretty thing onto her own creation with great pride. Singing to it, like it was her child. So thrilled that she was actually allowed to have it at the end of the course.. The relationships built with them all, teaching, laughing, dancing, all without interpreters. It is amazing how much is communicated. Doesn't take long to know when you are cared for. Katie, our great photographer, has taken "glamour shots" of 6 ladies from there. They turned up with their makeup on, hair and nails neatly done and in their best outfits. Katie has done some amazing photos which she will give to each one. How lovely they looked. Let's hope it will make them hold their heads high and to know they are loved and worthwhile.(continued)
Robyn
Robyn
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