As many of you know, Team Zambia had several fund raisers during this past year and accumulated a sum of money to bring to Zambia to purchase items too large, too bulky or too heavy to transport with us. After meeting with both house mothers earlier in the week, we were equipped with a list of needed items. Today Jannean and I went shopping with Kevin and Matilda from House of Moses to purchase for both House of Moses and the Bill and Betty Bryant Home.
Shop we did!! We returned laden with boxes and bags. It truly looked like Christmas in July as we spread our goods out on the table for the other team members to see. Unfortunately, we were unable to get the four ceiling fans requested by BBB Home but will try other stores on Thursday when we shop again for more children's clothing.
Today we got 17 pair of children's shoes, 20 fleece blankets, children's underpants and socks, 3 walkers for the toddlers, a variety of story books - some which make sounds when a button is pushed on the pages (you can't let a teacher loose near a book store!), and practical things such as wash baskets and buckets. It was a very rewarding day...and that comment from a person who usually hates to shop!
Carol
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