I have recently found "Godparents" for nine more children from Calheta and must confess I am impressed with the wave of solidarity.
Ana do Vale will be "looking after" two small children, whose mother (Ariane) has been on her own, since her husband left the country, struggling with enormous difficulties to provide for the girls, whilst the needs of three more siblings (Edeson, Veronica Conceição and Leiziny) will be provided by Mia, Marta and Olivia, with Berta, Carlos, Tania and Carla Cordeiro providing for the school needs of Ana, Jessica, Jessica Maria and Lucia.
The last four have already received some books, puzzles and a T-shirt during my recent stay in Calheta, whilst the others will soon get new clothes, books and toys which have already been sent.
Ariane and her small children
The presents bought by Ana and myself for Ariane's children
Edeson (left) and the things he will soon be getting, which were bought by Mia (right).
Veronica da Conceição (Left) and her sister Leiziny (right)
The presents they will soon be getting, which I have bought myself.
May these children feel the spirit of Christmas time and eventually acknowledge the fact that some "ordinary" people somewhere do care about them ...
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