"Mom, when I grow up, I also want to work in an orphanage". Jaleesa, our oldest daugther, has seen the very beginnings of House of Hope first hand. She has seen the miracles and struggles, living and dying, but also the possibilities in DOING the impossible.
The 14 children in House of Hope have experience how hope exists and what a powerful thing hope is when faced with difficult situations. As we know and celebrate this Christmas that Jesus came to this earth to bring life in abundance, it is that very life to be passed on to others, and when really necessary with words. To give life is far from difficult as Shaheena and the other children are living proof of this.
In the picture on the left, Shaheena is 4,5kg in weight and dying of Aids. Now, five years later (she is 9 years old now) she has transformed into a beautiful, intelligent girl. She wants to be teacher :).
