FROM “BUSH BUNNY BRENDA” DATE: JANUARY 18, 2014 7 NEW ORPHANS JOIN US FOR ADVANCED SCHOOLING The Mavala boys were early arrivals, as they were super eager to join our family. Seven young men, ages 11 to 15, will join our Jr. High/High School dorm this week since they have completed their local village schools. All are really wonderful young men, and ALL want to know
FROM “BUSH BUNNY BRENDA” DATE: JANUARY 12, 2014 DOWN BUT FAR FROM OUT Had to take it a bit slow this week, as I returned from a supply run to Pemba on Wed. afternoon with a mild case of malaria and not so mild dysentery. NOT a recommended combination. With quick treatment, I was much better by Friday. ERIC DRY has returned from holidays in South Africa,
FROM “BUSH BUNNY BRENDA” DATE: JANUARY 4, 2014 TWIN GOATS WELCOME IN THE NEW YEAR These little cuties were born late on New Year’s night. The black one is a little boy and the “paint” is a girl. We still have at least 25 mommy goats about to bingo. Should be an “interesting month” with babies running all around. RAINY SEASON PROVOKES NATURAL DANGERS Danger exists in the
FROM: BUSH BUNNY BRENDA, Brenda Lange DATE: December 31, 2013 TRIPLET UPDATE: Mother developed mastitis today on left side, so I called the Dr. who saw her immediately, giving her intense treatment to stop it. Triplets doing very well. (Good thing they are with us, and on formula.) Family unable to find a 2nd woman to help the wife, so that the father can return and
FROM: BUSH BUNNY BRENDA, Brenda Lange DATE: December 28, 2013 TRIPLET RESCUE A 5 DAY CHALLENGE On Tuesday, 24th, I received a call from the Balama Doctor, saying he urgently needed baby formula, as the hospital had none. I had no idea until I took it to him, that a mother had come in from 15 miles away carrying 12 day old TRIPLET GIRLS, each weighing
From: “Brenda Lange” December 20, 2013 6:10:12 AM CST DODGING RAIN STORMS AS THE CHILDREN’S PARTY MUST GO ON! To put on a party here, you have to go “the extra mile”, since nothing comes pre-packaged. You want meat, you buy it on the hoof and butcher the morning of the party. You want rice, you have to organize someone 1 DAY in advance to “de-hull” the
From: Brenda Lange,” Bush Bunny Brenda” Date: DECEMBER 16, 2013 ORPHANS UNLIMITED, OPERATION RESCUE, 2014 DVD NOW ON LINE! Our Christmas present from our children to all of you! Eric worked very hard yesterday after church to complete this 4 minute DVD, so he could send it to the USA for everyone to see what our children accomplished this year. Our children are growing up and leading the way
From: Brenda Lange,” Bush Bunny Brenda” Date: DECEMBER 14, 2013 First, let me say that I’ve just returned from an overnight Christmas season “break” thanks to a Texas friend who gave me a personal gift of a massage and a special meal (to be redeemed in Pemba). My special meal was a HUGE Cheese Burger with fries and salad. You may think that isn’t special, but
From: Brenda Lange,” Bush Bunny Brenda” Date: DECEMBER 7, 2013 BBB DELIVERY SERVICE! When I drove up to the goat barns Thursday, I heard one of the Mommy goats bleating loudly. Pastor Joaguim told me I was just in time as this goat was about to deliver. Observing from a distance for about 5 minutes told me something was wrong, as I could see the baby’s
From: Brenda Lange,” Bush Bunny Brenda” Date: November 30, 2013 FOOD PACKETS FOR HANDICAPPED Our staff helping to feed the Handicaped. The state level Social Services asked every ministry who provide humanitarian programs to organize 100 packets of food for National Handicap Day on Dec. 3rd. This morning, our staff assembled at 6a.m. to organized 100 feed sacks with 5 kg (11 lbs.) of corn flour