| FAMILY NEWS All our children are growing up fast, especially the little ones! At our CIS luncheon party, I was able to finally capture most of them (minus the under 18-month-olds who aren’t eating big people food yet). I wanted to give you a good look at our family, since it has been some time since you have seen our older children. The 19 older children were busy with exams 2 weeks ago, and received a well-deserved 7‑day holiday this last week. |
Our Balama Family at the CIS party.
 Enjoying the dessert cupcakes after a tasty meal. |
Our school ends in late October or November depending on the testing of the upper grades of students, so this is the final semester before the end of the year exams. Thanks to the extra tutoring our children receive, we have not had anyone fail a grade in over 3 years! THANK YOU FOR GIVING THESE CHILDREN A CHANCE AT A GOOD EDUCATION THAT CAN LEAD THEM INTO BEING GREAT CHRISTIAN LEADERS AS ADULTS. ITALIAN PRIMARY SCHOOLER DONATES HER CLOTHES TO OUR GIRLS These 6 school age girls were surprised to receive a very special gift of t‑shirts and shoes from an Italian 10-year-old girl named Allegra. Allegra’s father hand carried this gift to us from Italy, as he is the country leader for the CIS group. |
 Our girls received beautiful clothes and shoes from a kind hearted 10 year old. |
| He and his daughter have fallen in love with our children. Her hope is to get others in Italy to donate clothes to our children in the coming months. Allegra is a DOER for sure and enjoys helping others in any way she can.Allegra’s father hopes to visit our children again in September. |
| YOUR PRAYERS AND LOVE GIFTS ARE A BLESSING TO MANY. PLEASE CONTINUE TO UPHOLD OUR CHILDREN AND STAFF IN YOUR PRAYERS, AS WE CONTINUE TO RECEIVE MORE INFANTS EACH MONTH INTO BOTH OUR MILK AND ORPHAN PROGRAMS. BLESSINGS, BUSH BUNNY BRENDA LANGE AND THE BALAMA STAFF |