Barbara's posting. Today, I finally received the photos of Nsenzeni in Zambia showing off her birthday gifts. The DP was sent sea-mail in April 2009 and did not arrive until 22nd March 2010 - talk about a 'slow boat to Zambia'!! However, I was relieved to see it had arrived safely, if somewhat battered, because an earlier Christmas DP still has not arrived.
In an earlier letter, Nsenzeni's grandmother, Lontia, advised that Nsenzenie wanted to be a doctor when she grew up so, for her birthday I bought her a toy doctor's kit with doctor's box, stethoscope and other doctor's tools. Also, I sent a blouse that could be made into a pretend doctor's white coat if it didn't fit Lontia. As you can see from the photo Nsenzeni might not get it until Lontia finishes with it!
Here is the thank you letter that Lontia wrote for Nsenzeni.
Dear Barbara
How are you? Back to us we are all fine. Nsenzeni she is very happy to receive the package that you have sent for her. Thank you Barbara and she has also received some card [Birthday card]. She feel proud with you. She has liked everything that you sent for her. Nsenzeni said I' be a doctor when I' grow up and I'am happy to receive this medical kit and cosmetic pads [sent to use for play] so that I must be able to use them. Greetings to your friends and your family. Yours Lontia and Nsenzeni Tapiwe.
The additional comments from the local CI staff read. "The child was very glad to receive the parcel from her sponsor and the grandmother has sent her thanks."
After years of pleading I was delighted to see that Lontia no longer lists all the articles included in the package - so determination won out this time.
However, just in case anyone is interested the package also included.
Medical kit
Schrek bandaids
Children's tylenol
Ear swabs
toothpaste
shampoo
vaseline
white blouse for doctor's uniform
Purell hand sanitizer
travel wipes.
1 Olympic 2010 T shirt with four mascots.
1 Pink and white T shirt
1 white long sleeved blouse
1 navy pleated skirt
panties and socks and Dora shoe appliques.
plus a small bag of sugar to make a birthday cake - but arrived too late!!
Birthday card, postcards and photos.
I think the photos show how pleased she was with her belated birthday gifts since she rarely smiles in her photos."
In an earlier letter, Nsenzeni's grandmother, Lontia, advised that Nsenzenie wanted to be a doctor when she grew up so, for her birthday I bought her a toy doctor's kit with doctor's box, stethoscope and other doctor's tools. Also, I sent a blouse that could be made into a pretend doctor's white coat if it didn't fit Lontia. As you can see from the photo Nsenzeni might not get it until Lontia finishes with it!
Here is the thank you letter that Lontia wrote for Nsenzeni.
Dear Barbara
How are you? Back to us we are all fine. Nsenzeni she is very happy to receive the package that you have sent for her. Thank you Barbara and she has also received some card [Birthday card]. She feel proud with you. She has liked everything that you sent for her. Nsenzeni said I' be a doctor when I' grow up and I'am happy to receive this medical kit and cosmetic pads [sent to use for play] so that I must be able to use them. Greetings to your friends and your family. Yours Lontia and Nsenzeni Tapiwe.
The additional comments from the local CI staff read. "The child was very glad to receive the parcel from her sponsor and the grandmother has sent her thanks."
After years of pleading I was delighted to see that Lontia no longer lists all the articles included in the package - so determination won out this time.
However, just in case anyone is interested the package also included.
Medical kit
Schrek bandaids
Children's tylenol
Ear swabs
toothpaste
shampoo
vaseline
white blouse for doctor's uniform
Purell hand sanitizer
travel wipes.
1 Olympic 2010 T shirt with four mascots.
1 Pink and white T shirt
1 white long sleeved blouse
1 navy pleated skirt
panties and socks and Dora shoe appliques.
plus a small bag of sugar to make a birthday cake - but arrived too late!!
Birthday card, postcards and photos.
I think the photos show how pleased she was with her belated birthday gifts since she rarely smiles in her photos."
1 comment:
She does look very happy! Thank you for sharing the pictures and letter! - Sara
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