Dear Neil,
Sorry it has taken so long to write to you, but I am really loving South Africa. Working with special needs children has proved to be an eye-opening and joyful experience that has been more incredible than I could have possibly hoped for.
I am so grateful to the Bulkeley-Evans HMC scholarship fund for helping give me this opportunity.
I am extremely busy out here, we work from 7:00am to 5:00pm with a half hour break but being busy doesn’t matter much as we are always having lots of fun and it is clear that we are making a difference in these kids lives, showing them lots of love and kindness and teaching them how to play and socialise with other people is a huge challenge but so rewarding when they take on board something that you have taught them.
I have also had the privilege of watching a child with non-verbal autism learn to speak, he is learning slowly but surely and he is turning out to be a real comedian! I have had many dancing and singing parties with the kids, helped to organise a Christmas concert and had an amazing time all round.
Thank you so much for aiding me in coming here I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else on my gap year.
I have attached some pictures of my year and you can also look at my Facebook page, Lucy’s year at Mitchell House for more details.
Yours Sincerely,
Lucy.
