For the first time, I'm really tired. It is 7:45 pm and we have been on the go all day. In addition to the running around, it has been somewhat stressful, which drains you.
There were 13 in the class this morning and time had to be spent catching up the new students. Most were from the first class and their skills are not as well developed. Each student has now laid up and cut one bag. After tea break, I began observing two students sew. There are six machines in the classroom including one industrial machine. The problem is there are not enough outlets to plug all in and no power strips or extension cords to reach them. Also, at least two have no bobbin case so they are useless. The goal is to have each students complete one bag by end of class Friday so I can teach new skills Monday and Tuesday. And more students are expected tomorrow. In the small classroom, this should get very interesting!!
We did some more sightseeing after lunch at a farm nearby which has turned its buildings into shops and restaurants. The food is quite good and a lot of it has been influenced by European dishes. Everything is fresh. Fish, vegetables, fruits, breads are all available locally and prepared on the spot. Then it was a drive around by the ocean and over another of the mountains into Simon's Town by the back route. Again there were awesome views, but no whales in the bay today.
Then off to KOK for Wendy's meeting with Pastor John and a prayer group. Both of us are tired so we decided to eat lightly at home. Wendy is in the kitchen, rattling pots and pans while I write. Then she must do some work on the computer (it didn't happen last evening or today because of phone calls and other interruptions). And I'm hitting the sack early.
Gerry sing pretty! Thanks Shirley for reading. I promise pictures later, but it really pulls my battery down and takes too much time for now. Wendy is gracious to let me prattle away when she really should be here doing the articles she has promised.
Joe, I missed your email today. I love you!
Cape Town Seamstress
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Hope you get the rest you need..and be refreshed.
Grace to you.
Shirley
Hey Mom. Sounds like you are running wide open, but then what else would anyone expect from you. If anyone can accomplish everything you are trying to, in the short time you have to do it, it is you. As I have said, you are amazing, and your entire family is more proud of you than you wil ever be able to understand.
Hi Sis,
Sounds like you are making every moment count. We are prayng for you every time you cross our minds. What will help the sewing machine shortage? Power bars, bobbin cases, more machines, and how would we get them there? Is there a place that Wendy could buy more things if she had the funds? Some of us really would like to help so bring home ideas of how.
I'm sure you are aware of it, but half your time there is GONE.
Things here are about the same. Alice Ingram's daughter Bonnie is very ill. I called Alice when I heard it and have put all of them on the prayer chain. Joe and Kermit are playing golf and I'm cleaning the kitchen and trying to help Angie Hall dress her place that is very slow healing.
Our love and thought are with you all there.
Loe, M
Your descriptions are so vivid, it's like seeing it ourselves.
The pumpkins are really selling! And they are beautiful, too.
Stay safe and keep writing! Diane
Today is Wednesday..I miss your writtens..praying all is well.
Shirley
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