Sorry we have all been very busy the last few months and haven't had time to update the blog. I am hoping now to keep it up to date for you all.
The boys are all going well and settled into their busy schedules. They have their moments like most teenagers but that is to be expected.
The boys were lucky enough to have Teacher Sue volunteer with us for one month to teach the boys English each night. The boys learned a lot and enjoyed Sue's classes. Now I have taken over teaching the boys English three nights a week. I included life skills in their lessons as well.
The boys have now started learning Japanese at the house. I have employed a teacher for 5 days a week. All the members of Stepping Out join the class, even Tokla.
Phola's Birthday- we all went out for dinner to celebrate Phola's birthday. He was very surprised when we brought out his cake and all the restaurant sang Happy Birthday to him.
Fui
We have a member at Stepping Out- Fui Fui (name given by my father and sister- not me!). This is the boys first pet they have ever had. Saray has taken over looking after Fui and feeding him. The boys enjoy playing with him and taking him for walks. He is very spoilt and gets into EVERYTHING! But we still love him.
Road Safety
While my parents were visiting, they bought each of the boys a motorbike helmet. I am trying to teach the boys more on road safety and the importance of wearing a helmet (not just so the Police don't charge you money!) The boys were also given the option of getting a bicycle helmet.
I am proud of the boys wearing their helmets all the time, now I don't have to yell at them as much to remind them to wear their helmets.
Thank you Mum and Dad for our helmets!!
Fire Safety
Thank you to Wellington Rotary Club for their donations of fire alarms and fire blankets. Our house is now equipped with the correct fire safety equipment.
Thank you also to Mum and Dad for providing the house with fire extinguishers. We are also hoping to get fire safety training for the boys at the house as well as the children at the orphanage.
