Home in Iringa

DBLCH welcoming Bonnie.

Bonnie and I flew into Iringa from Dar es Salaam early Wednesday morning.   The world’s best welcome took place with the DLBCH children and staff (should say children and young people).   They greeted us with hugs, songs, and the warmest greetings. They have learned a new Swahili song that is awesome—I am working on getting all the words so I can share them with you.
   

The children had prepared the usual signs for greeting us.  Hmmm, Mamma Bonnie’s was first and then came Froyd’s sign.   Bonnie had not been with the children since last January and they were missing her.   

After the greetings, Mpeli and I looked over some renovations that had started.   Bonnie and Neema went over other things related to DBLCH and visited with the children—they wanted Mamma Bonnie’s attention.   My namesake, Dr. Floyd, was doing good until I started really paying him attention.  Then, he had to entertain and impress his “father.”  Oh, he told the other children and Neema and Mpeli, that his father was a Wazungu (white person) and that he was a “Parker.”   

We even were greeted by the local residents, but they brought no signs only bright colors. 

We are spending our time getting ready for the EISI-Teleios Team coming on Friday.  Beds to make, mosquito nets to set up, fans, supplies, and just getting ready for Team.  Everyone is joining the effort.  More to come!

Bonnie and Neema share surrounded by the 

children: Happy, Winnie, Dr. Froydie.  

The SIGN 

Wow how they have grown!