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
From: Brenda Lange,” Bush Bunny Brenda” Date: November 23, 2013 SIMON — PERSISTENCE IN ACTION Tuesday afternoon, I got a call from Balama Social Services saying a blind man had walked 27 miles (45 km) to come ask us for food. SIMON, THE BLIND MAN, AND DAUDE, WHO IS HOSTING HIM POSE WITH MAMA BRENDA. My staff and I went to hear his story and ended up
From: Brenda Lange,” Bush Bunny Brenda” Date: November 16, 2013 TONS OF FOOD FEEDING THE HUNGRY (Thanks to your Love Gifts) SEVEN major food distributions were carried out this week in Balama and Meluco Districts. Our 7 ton Nissan truck left at 4:30a.m. Monday morning, loaded with 6 tons of corn, soap, and salt as part of a 2 day major food give out that covered