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Kim and I are back home. We look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday. You had better be there too or I am going to come by your house and pour cold water on you! We will show some pics and will talk about our future plans. I will also start a new series called “Fish Tales.” See you there!

Ritchie

It has been so hot here in South Africa. Kim and I are traveling back to Atlanta today…if I can get her to put her clothes on.

Ritchie

Vuyane Funde is an employee of the children’s village. He is the grounds keeper and works in maintenance. Please pray for him. He is HIV positive. He has a wonderful attitude and is a great blessing to everyone here.

Ritchie

Little Asizwe was abandoned and left at a bar by his HIV positive mother. Child Services contacted Bob Graham and they were able to get him to the children’s village. He has no idea how much you have changed his life and his future.

Ritchie

Leah Dube is the second of the care takers, or “grannies”, to join the staff at the children’s village. She has adopted Asizwe and is in the process of adopting five more children. She is a wonderful Christian and you can tell that she has a big heart for these children.

Ritchie

Sabelo McHunu’s father died of HIV related disease and was being raised by his underage sister. He did not know what to think of me.

Ritchie

Sfundo McHunu was also being raised by his nine year old sister. His name means “learning.” He will be able to fulfill the meaning of his name because people cared enough to give. He loves to have his picture taken.

Ritchie

Sibusisiwe Zulu, or “Busi,” means “bless.” She and Tshwarelo were the first children at the children’s village and she is a wonderful child. The Bible says that God blesses us so that we can bless others. Think about how your blessing has turned into a blessing for others. Busi…blessing…amazing.

Ritchie

Khumbulani McHunu, also known as Kosi which means “king” or “chief”, was being raised by his nine year old sister. His father died of HIV related illness and his mother abandoned him. He is now in school, goes to church every week to learn about Jesus, and has a full belly. There is one thing about him, though. He is afraid of dogs. He never takes his eyes off them when they are around. I think “king” is a great name for him. I predict that he will accomplish great things because somebody cared enough to make a difference.

Ritchie

“Rosina” (Makosi Manyokole) is the first of the care takers to become a part of the children’s village (Indawo Yethemba). She has adopted six children and cares for them in an amazing way. She is a very strong Christian and is a wonderful person. You would love her wonderful demeanor and personality.