| FROM “BUSH BUNNY BRENDA“ DATE: MARCH 26, 2022 GRANNY WITH 4 ORPHANS LOSES ALL Praise the Lord that this Granny realized their mud house was about to collapse, and got everyone out just in time! What you see in the background of the 1st photo is what remains of the roof. All mud brick walls were completely dissolved in the heavy rainstorm.  Granny with 4 orphaned grandchildren lost her home and most of what they owned in a heavy downpour. What’s left of their mud hut is behind them. The GREAT NEWS is that Sylvai (Sil-vi), our orphans manager in Meluco District/County where this happened, was able to find a mud hut for sale in the same village! For $500, he purchased a like new “pao peeky” home. Pao peeky can’t easily be destroyed since it is made from small tree trunks laced together with bamboo and plastered with clay. The walls are solid, giving Granny and her 4 orphaned grandchildren a safe place that’s so much nicer than where they lived.  Granny with 4 Orphans receive new home and all the “fixings”, thanks to your love gifts. Your love gifts fully outfitted them with all they need to start over. Most all they had was crushed under the massive weight of the collapsing mud walls. YOUR JESUS HEART FOR THESE ORPHANS IS MUCH APPRECIATED! THANK YOU from all of us in Balama and Meluco counties. ABANDONED AND LEFT TO DIE DOMINGAS, now 14 and in the 8th grade had a rough start in life. Born with a twin brother, the mother rejected this baby girl, and gave all the baby food to her brother.  Domingas, now in 6th grade, working in a widow’s field to remove weeds. The mother left Domingas to die on the veranda of the widow’s home we had loaned her, and went to live in another village. Madelina, a legally blind church leader at our mission, heard her cries and rescued her! Domingas has lived happily in the Gazelle house her entire life. She has a great future ahead as she just entered high school. JESUS SAVES THE LOST is true in many different ways. NATIONAL WOMEN’S LEADERS VISIT OUR 2 BABY HOUSES. It was a wonderful hour of encouragement for our mothers caring for our infants, as these women KNOW how much work it is to raise a newborn infant.  Visitors from the local women’s group give encouragement to our mothers caring for infants. We are very grateful for those who “drop by” to lift up our caregivers! BLESSINGS AND MUCH THANKS to all of you for providing the needs of over 1,200 orphans in 2 Districts/Counties! BUSH BUNNY BRENDA LANGE AND ALL THE ORPHANS UNLIMITED STAFF |
Monthly Archives: March 2022
BUSH BUNNY BRENDA BLOG: MARCH 19, 2022
| FROM “BUSH BUNNY BRENDA“ DATE: MARCH 19, 2022 ADMINISTRATOR MEETS OUR FAMILY The Balama Administrator and 10 of his staff blessed us with a one-hour visit on Thursday. All the permanent Foster Mothers and the children who were not in school, attended to hear his encouraging words. It was a great time of fellowship where he encouraged the Foster Mothers to tell him about themselves and the children they care for. Our family is much appreciated by this powerful man who runs our District.  Administrator meets with our Foster Parents and children. The County/District Administrator is assigned by the State Governor to oversee all activities in his/her District. My staff and I are very grateful for his support of our program as this is his 3rd visit in 2 years, which is a great honor. I took advantage of the moment and snapped precious photos of the children and toddlers who attended. Of our 14 youngest, only 3 are not walking. Toddlers Chebany and Gilda couldn’t sit still, so provided a few laughs by trying out their new walking/falling skills. Toddlers Chebany and Gilda decided to explore the area while awaiting our visitors. Watch Video –> https://youtu.be/l41-6g0FjGY Our happy family is growing strong youngsters, thanks to your prayers and Love Gifts. THANK YOU for sharing your love with them. BLESSINGS, BUSH BUNNY BRENDA LANGE AND THE BALAMA STAFF  Toddlers Mazinha and Juma love Capena, our office manager (who really adores loving on all the youngsters).  L to R. Foster Mothers Naiba and Zainaba holding Chebany and our newest addition, Ambrosio.  Head Foster Mother for the babies, Gilda, with Susana.  L to R. Foster Mothers Tina and Cecelia with Baby Gilda and Fatima.  L to R. Petrito, Foster Mothers Angelina holding Reginalda, and Aua (holding sleeping Quiston) with big Sister Nazarena in the middle. |
BUSH BUNNY BRENDA BLOG: MARCH 15, 2022
| FROM “BUSH BUNNY BRENDA“ DATE: MARCH 15, 2022 BABY MARCOS GRADUATES TO HEAVEN Marco’s was a fighter from the moment he took his first breath. He gave his all, but couldn’t overcome the suspected e. coli bacteria that got into his system from the toilet. E. coli kills almost everyone who is infected with it, as it is meant ONLY for the large bowel. For 4 days, Marcos was fine, but Sunday he suddenly became too weak to drink from a bottle. My team and I rushed him to the hospital where he was admitted to the maternity ward, as that is where under 30-day-old infants are treated. Even with the best of care, he became weaker during the night. He met Jesus at 2pm Monday.  Marcos, barely 24 hours old, sleeping peacefully. The hospital staff, Social Services, and members from the local government attended his funeral yesterday afternoon. They gave him a very honourable burial, as this is the first infant we’ve cared for who was abandoned in this way. Thank you all for keeping all our children in your prayers. Marcos is with our Lord, and we will meet him again someday in the future. Blessings, BUSH BUNNY BRENDA LANGE AND THE BALAMA STAFF |
BUSH BUNNY BRENDA BLOG: MARCH 11, 2022
| FROM “BUSH BUNNY BRENDA“ DATE: MARCH 11, 2022 BABY #15 RESCUED FROM OUTDOOR TOILET! A baby boy was born in a remote village on March 9th, his cord was broken (not cut), then someone, we “guess” that it was his mother, dumped him into a nearby outdoor toilet, head first! Teresa, the woman who lived in that mud hut heard the infant crying, and immediately tore the log top off the toilet with her neighbor’s help.  L to R. Estevan, foster Mother for Marcos, and Teresa, the woman who rescued him from outdoor toilet. After pulling the baby out, she immediately tied his umbilical cord, and bathed him to remove the excrement from his body. Teresa doesn’t speak Portuguese or Makua, just Makonde, so she asked Fatima, her trilingual neighbor, to go with her to the village clinic with the baby. The clinic called the Balama hospital which immediately sent their ambulance to fetch the infant and the 2 ladies. Marcos, barely 24 hours old, sleeping peacefully. This precious little one miraculously survived the night in the maternity ward, showing NO SIGNS of any medical problems 12 hours later. Social Services called me at 10:45 a.m., Thursday, March 10th, asking us to accept the infant into our family. Our Foster Mother, Estevania, was orientating at House #7. She gladly received him as her own. This little boy, now named Marcos, became the 5th infant in that house.  Our staff gathered under the Mango Tree, discussing a name. Marcos was chosen. As that is Portuguese for March, his birth month. On Friday, day 2 of his life, Marco’s has no fever, and only mild inflamation around his umbilical cord. The Balama Doctor placed him on an Antibiotic syrup, and gave us a special antibiotic umbilical cord gel to apply. OUR MIRACLE BABY, MARCOS, needs a sponsor of $40/month to cover his baby formula and Foster care. PLEASE email me directly for more information if you would like to sponsor him. GOD TRULY HAD HIS GUARDIAN ANGEL CATCH AND PROTECT MARCOS. There’s not a scratch on his tiny body after a 6‑foot fall onto his head! Under “normal” circumstances, Marcos should have a badly infected umbilicus AT THE VERY LEAST! OUR GOD IS TRULY AMAZING IN ALL HE DOES FOR HIS LITTLE ONES! GOD’S BLESSINGS TO YOU ALL! BUSH BUNNY BRENDA LANGE AND THE BALAMA STAFF |
BUSH BUNNY BRENDA BLOG: MARCH 5, 2022
| FROM “BUSH BUNNY BRENDA“ DATE: MARCH 5, 2022 BABY # 14 JOINS THE FAMILY! TEN MONTH OLD AMBROSIO, orphaned in September 2021, has been cared for by his 2 teenage Aunts in their village, the only women left in this family. He has been in our milk program since last August, when his mother became ill and stopped making breast milk. The father was not to be found.  Baby Ambrosio with 13 year old Aunt, waiting for admission to House #6 These 2 teenagers tried their best, but Ambrosio has had an upper respiratory infection for the last 2 weeks that has caused almost a 1 lb./400 gm weight loss. Without intervention, he was showing signs that he might not survive. Social Services was notified that we needed to bring this little boy into our family. They agreed and a 4 hour search for his adult Uncle was finally successful. Ambrosio’s birth was never recorded, so an adult family member’s testimony was needed so we could organize a birth certificate. On Friday 2 Uncles organized the birth certificate, and Social Services finalized his documents.  Ambrosio with Foster Mother, Zainabo. He isn’t feeling well, as his face tells it all. Ambrosio is recovering well under the watchful eye of our newest foster mother, Zainabo, at house #6. With a high protein diet and all the formula he desires, Ambrosio should regain his weight loss within 2 weeks. PRIMARY SCHOOLERS RECEIVE TUTORING Tuesday gave me a good workout as I had to visit each home to make sure the foster mothers were aware of our tutoring schedule for each grade. Setting up the classroom and materials was easy compared to rounding up 25 first to seventh graders! It was the 6th and 7th graders who resisted the most, “duh”, but they all showed up for class these last 4 days.  Pastor Jose and Teacher Pedro with the 2nd and 3rd graders in the afternoon session. The younger students tell me they really like Mr. Pedro, the teacher. Pedro completed his evaluation of the children on Friday, so will begin proper classes on Monday.  Teacher Pedro writing a lesson on the white board for the 6th and 7th graders in the morning session. High school tutors are in the works, as it will take at least 2 teachers to cover their 10 subjects. HELDER HIRED BY BALAMA EDUCATION DEPARTMENT! We don’t know where he will be “student teaching” yet, but pray for a place close to Balama, so he can stay close to us (his family). More details when I have them.  Happy Helder can hardly contain his joy! PTL FOR OUR FAMILY IS GROWING UP AND BECOMING PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS WHO WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE. THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS POSSIBLE. BLESSINGS, BUSH BUNNY BRENDA LANGE AND THE BALAMA STAFF |