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| Mummy Netti in action! |
We have a team of wonderful ladies, 11 in total, who we employ from the local community to care for the children here at Village of Hope. But these ladies are more than just carers, they really are Mothers to the children during their time here. They clean their faces, feed them, sing to them and play with them. They are there for them when they are sick and make sure they get their medication on time. They pour their love out to every child that comes through these doors whether they are with us for three weeks or three years.
This 'job' is not easy. They work 12-hour shifts and many of them have children of their own at home that they also need to care for, however most of them have been with us since we opened our doors 4 years ago and they truly are part of the family here.
During the past 4 years they've been 'mum' to over 40 children - no mean feat! They've invested love, time and energy into every one of the children and they've also had to say goodbye to them as they move on...which is tough. Very tough. Most Mothers get to see their children grow and develop and have the reward of seeing them become adults and flourish... Most of them time here, when a child's stay comes to an end, they don't see them again...ever!..
We will never know just how many of the children will remember their time at Village of Hope, but we pray that the investment they receive from these fabulous House Mums will stay with them (even if it's sub-consciously) throughout their lives.
Be inspired by these true heroes! Happy Mother's Day!
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