Day 1, Arrival: On Monday evening a welcome dinner at the Sterkfontein
Heritage lodge provided introductions to
the arriving team and some of Munsieville’s most prominent citizens. The presence of all three councilors of
Munsieville demonstrated their support of The Thoughtful Path Program.
The evening program
was well led by Betty Nkoana and Paul Brooks and included community leaders and
other guests. Munsieville talent was on display! A contemporary African dance group demonstrated
their fitness level with an impressive choreographed dance program. Elaine Nkoana played a beautiful classical
piece on the flute.
On Tuesday, we started the day with a great lesson on paraffin
(kerosene) safety from Joe who is with the Paraffin Safety Association. Many Munsieville residents use paraffin as a
primary energy source. We were
introduced to members of the Community Work Program (CWP).
One team visited the Munsieville clinic and met with some of
the staff. We learned about the exciting
plans for the new addition which will be placed adjacent to the existing
structure in December.
Another team went into Munsieville where Joe did a
demonstration of how to build a fire that is more efficient, burns longer and
has less fumes. Learning about the fires
became more exciting when an uninvited guest ran through the group- a little
mouse! We went to the children’s
resource center and worked a bit on the foundation of the Heart Garden. Robert
actually got a few blisters from digging to prepare for a tree planting. This is rumored to be his first actual encounter with work.
Candy Bertini and Patti Penkunas
4 comments:
Glad the M team made it to your final destination. Be safe and share your talents! We want more updates! Take care.
Hi Patti, so pleased that you all arrived OK. Great things happening already, keep up the good work and I look forward to following these blogs. Take care, Love to all Ellie xxx
Glad you arrived safely. What an opportunity for all. There is such a hunger that many of us feel to find greater meaning in our lives and work, to engage more meaningfully with those we love, to create deeper intimacy in all our relationships, to feel the incredible (and frightening) thrill of encountering new experiences that move us emotionally, intellectually, and also deep in our souls. This search for deeper engagement with life is what leads to reflect more on our life and its meaning, experience life differently, travel, educate ourselves and reach out to others who are most in need.
I am sure your lives will find greater purpose by this opportunity to use what you know and what you may have experienced to help others and to also learn from others during this experience.
Carpe Diem!
Kunjani (Hello) everyone, very nice to read all about your visits and wishing I was there too:) Make the most of it and tell us more. Take care
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