Well, good morning or good night...It's 1:00am here and Hilary and I JUST finished packaging all of the items for Ziva Bantwana Orphanage! We started about 7:00PM. Ed & Jared Pone came bearing goods from the folks at AME Zion Church about 11:30pm. They were so generous, even brought us extra boxes. I decided that Hilary will just have to go into school late today so she can help me get the boxes to FedEx bright and early! (Or as soon as we can get all the labels and shipping papers in order.) Maybe you can call me around noon or so our time, about 6pm your time. I might be a work before, but not sure. You could call my cell. At any rate, your "hope children" and Frank should be happy. I know you will do a great job presenting good oral hygiene as well as healthy living. We love you, Mom
Mom
Greetings from shipping central for Ziva Bantwana Orphanage (Hope Children) We have enough toothbrushes, toothpaste, and dental floss for the children! Extras will be sent to another orphanage outside of Joberg when Eleana goes back to that area to work! If you have these supplies, we will still send all donations! If you want to donate something else, we could still use stuffed animals, dry food goods (no cans, please, too heavy), hygiene items. God is so good! His people are his goodness!
Mom
Eleana, I just can't even begin to tell you what the past two days have been like since you posted your visit to the orphanage and we began making calls and sending out emails! My office computer, phone, as well as the home lines have been buzzing with folks wanting in on "Eleana's Children's" project. Judge Ed Pone just called to say that the elders, deacons, choir, women's group and who knows who else was at Willis Creek AME Zion Church tonight that chipped in and sent him on a shopping spree for your kids! I filled with tears as he told me how he had taken the email to church tonight and everyone prayed for you and your mission. Mrs. Griffin sent out an email to all the faculty and staff at SVHS to support your efforts. FTCC dental school is providing oral hygiene items as well. I went to see Rita Ward at School Tools, she was on vacation, but Ashley Ringlett (former SVHS student) was there and gave me pencils, note pads and stickers, all of course with smiley faces on them to go along with your project to keep their smiles healthy. My goodness little Nene, God is so good, his people are so good! Enjoy your night time safari while we package all your items to be shipped on Friday. Rest well, love mom.
Boyfriend
hey sweety!!! i hope that you have lots of fun on your weekend excursion. dont feed the animals they might follow you home. and then you will have monkeys following you home. though monkeys can be fun they can also be troublesome. be safe and have fun!!! i love you a whole bunch and i miss you tons!!!
Uncle Nick
Hi Eleana
I was just wondering if you got the pictures I forwarded to you by e-mail? I see you went white water rafting and doing some other crazy things over there. And I thought you were the quiet one in the family. I guess you are not as shy as I thought you were. You wild thing you. How is the weather over there? Is it rainy, dry, or what? Mother told me you want to come home, You know you are on a once in a lifetime mission take the advise of an Old man, stay as long as you can plus your mother is looking forward to coming over so you can take her rafting with you. HA,HA It must be morning over there right now so I will say good morning or good night or whatever and I am burning your candle everyday and remember you are alway in our thoughts and hearts. Love you and bless you. Uncle Nicky
Dad; And I'm Still Bigger
GOOD MORNING, my Hippo watcher. I know the hippo is bigger, but I'm still bigger then you!!! I am so very proud of you and the things you have accomplished and want to plan and accomplish there. I should be so lucky. Here you are, my big, little bitty
Eleana, doing all this, and here is Dad just Supporting You in everything you do. Kinda sounds one sided. Keep Making Your Mark, you will be remembered here on earth, and in God eyes. I love you so sweetie, However its been over a minute and guess what, I Love Ya Moreeee.. See and talk to you soon, sometime.
Love Ya, your Big Daddy.
Mom
Good morning from Gray's Creek! It's a beautiful morning, hopefully some rain in the forecast. I will continue to make some calls so that your first shipment will get to you by the middle of next week. Keep up the good work. Watch out for the hippos and all the other wildlife we only see in the zoo or on TV here. God Bless and have a great day! Love, Mom
Mama Brockett
We will send our first shipment of supplies for the orphanage, which we are calling: Eleana's Kids, this Friday. If you do not get your donations to us by then, we will ship more next week, or you can use the address provided below. FedEx has guaranteed delivery to anywhere in the world withing three (3) days, so check them out. God Bless and remember, you're doing this for not only Eleana, but for her kids at the Hope Children's Orphanage "Ziva Brantwanda."
Kristen
LANER!!!! I am so very proud of you. I wish I could have made it to your party but I had to work! You are such a great person and you are doing such a wonderful thing. I wish you much success and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers throughout your duration in Africa. I love you girl!
Kris
Dad; And I'm Still Bigger
Hi Sweetie; Did you know that most men do not tear-up, but your last posting could make the strongest person shed a tear. I am glad that you being able to do what you so much looked forward to doing. We all knew that you would open your heart to them and you have. Try to only leave a small portion of your heart and spirit there. Remember one person can't move a mountain, however each shovel full lessens its girth or size. May God look favorable on you and Gavin and keep you both safe. Got to go, love you sweetie, and I win, a minute is up. Love Dad.
Stephanie
Hello Eleana! It was great hearing about your trip to the AIDS Orphanage, and I am sure it was exciting to be able to help those children, however I can imagine (just by watching the video in Dr. Glascoff's class) that it was very very emotional! I want to help you with your major project, but I have a few questions when can I start sending the packages and are the only things you need toothbrushes, toothpaste, and teddybears, because I would like to send as much as I can and as much as you need! (If Mama Brockett reads this please email me at [email protected], thanks) Oh I think you asked for people's address so here is mine: Stephanie Parker, 104 Whitley Circle, Winton, NC 27986. Missing you...Until next time...
Aub
if we are trying to see who has more messages, then i think you win. i am glad africa is becoming such a great experience for you and even happier to know that you are safe and being taken care of. i miss you and can not wait to see you when you get back. you go help people more while i just hang out and look around europe a little more.