Here is an excerpt from Toby's mom on the situation in South Africa. Sally is spending about two weeks with Garrod, which is surely a much needed reunion for both of them.
"This morning I went to the church where the refugees are staying. Most were out working or looking for work, but there were quite a few children there and people lying around on the stairs. I just felt like crying, it is such a terrible situation for them to be in, but I suppose they are the lucky ones, having found shelter and medical help if necessary. There was a room where some people were selling produce and goods they had aquired, a room just for mothers and babies and another where the unaccompanied minors sleep. There was an area of pipework where washing is hung and someone had clambered up very high to find a place for her washing.
The office is in a modern block, very airy and the people are so very friendly and welcoming.
On Wednesday we leave for Kruger. I do hope Dad can relax, he needs a rest, but seems to be coping well with this mission. He does quite a lot of the cooking in the house and is the barman and the others seem to be very fond of him."
Of course Toby and I are not at all surprised that Garrod's fellow workers are very fond of him, as he cooks a delicious roast and pours a strong drink. And, more importantly, he is a fabulous friend and person. We are so proud of the work he is doing.
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