Books, again

Greeting from Dorothy and Books for South Africa. I'm sorry it's been so long since I last updated this blog site, but lots of things have been going on in my life! Just recently it has been decided that I will be returning to South Africa to continue my work of supplying books, learning materials and supplies to these special young people. The exciting things that will be happening include a Bookmobile for the estimated 4000 children in Sancontshe Valley, and a new Community library for the Zimele outreach area. I'm planning to go in February 2008, less than 6 months from now. I hear regularly from my friends and acquaintances in the area, and the things they are accomplishing are amazing. Libby has financed and built a new home for her precious "family" there, and Maureen is attempting to teach English to 50 young residents. She originally invited 8 and 50 showed up. That's Africa! They are thirsty for knowledge. Of course it takes lots of work and planning to get there. My fund raising efforts are in high gear. We had a gigantic garage sale this past weekend netting over $1000. The "we" in that last sentence include 29 of my closest friends who brought items to sell, including baked goods, plants and old furniture. They helped all week, and then came to "man the store." It was FAB. Another friend made a quilt which will the raffled off on Saturday. We've sold all the tickets. Several local service clubs are now interested in helping and I'm beginning to talk to churches and club meetings again. I will be adding more picture soon of my last visit to God's Golden Acre and keep you posted on happenings. If you are interested in helping please respond to the contact information included in this site. Dorothy