Wednesday, August 1, 2007

new family, new name.

I have met my new host family and they’re great. They have given me the new name of DuDuZile Mabuza. Babe na Make Mabuza are great people. Babe is a pastor in a nearby community and Make is a RHM (Rural Health Motivator.) They have nine children and many grandchildren as well as three adopted grandsons who were orphaned. Make works very hard in the community to help OVCs (Orphaned or Vulnerable Children) and to increase awareness about HIV. I have my own office at the clinic in Mashobeni South. I also will be teaching at the highschool one day a week, among other work. The community was so receptive and nice. They miss the volunteer that I’m replacing (Amy) but they say they will also miss me. I am very happy and think I have a great site location. Lots of Love!!!
P.S. My cell phone number will be 653-9672 but it probably won’t be turned on until August 17th or later.

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