Lucy,

You have no idea how proud of you we are. It's very humbling to read your updates.

Loads of love, Dad and Jane xxxxxxxxx

Hi Lu

What a trooper you are, if more people were only like you what I different world we would live in. Still raining and cold here. Off to Lanzarotte soon for a week of sunshine we hope. B&B is slowly booking up, don't know what this year will bring. Been to pictures a couple of times with nana, getting ready with the fancy dress thing for Auntie Jeans birthday, she would choose a Carribean theme in the middle of winter, never mind we will have a good time with the party girl.

Keep having a great time.

Lots of love and hugs Auntie Debbie and Uncle Chrisxxxxxxxxxxxxx

OMG!!! I just wrote you an essay of a message and it just deleted!! This computer is officially the biggest rude word inthe world!!! Ahhh. Ok I'll have to remember what I just wrote!! I'm glad you're all happy again :) it makes me happy!!! I am happy by the way! I had a bad monday and kinda tuesday but yesterday was so awesome! I went to school and saw everyone! I went to see Mr. Rogers and he showed me a picture of his baby she's so cute!! Then I gave Miss. Stephens your stuff! She was pleased to get it! Fallows utterly embaressed me by parading my passport around to everyone when we finally found it!! Then I watched the Grease rehearsal which was funny and good! (Paul's Grease Lightening Dance is definitely not something to be taken seriously!) I can't wait 'til the ski trip...the snow fall is to be the best they have ever had on the trip and it looks like a beautiful place! (we all have to wear helmets which should be fun!) I'll take lots of pictures too but I thinkyou might beat me on the picture front!! I'm glad you're being a good mummy but don't go getting any ideas in your head! And I definitely want a copy of Mary Poppins when you come back!!! (oh and by the way - been driving on the dual carriage way!! - YAY!)

I have to go now. I've got to have some lunch before english!

Love you lots and take care, Chloe xxx ♥ ♥

Hey everyone! Thanks for all leaving such nice messages. It's great to hear about what you're doing. I miss you all loads! Lucy xxxx

Hi Lu

Great to read all your news and to know that all is still going well with you. Everyone really misses you. As you are enjoying the sun so much your Nanna and I have decided to go on holiday. Not such an exotic destination as yours but two weeks in Tenerife will do for us.

I was so pleased that you mentioned Els. I looked after her and Ben the other night whilst Duncan, Jean and Lauren went up to school and she was an absolute star. I was so impressed with her behaviour.

Chloe, Jane and I went swimming on Monday night. Chloe swam her half mile very quickly but the evening is no good to me. I prefer to go in the morning whilst I've still got some energy. Perhaps it's because I don't go to bed early enough. It is now 12.50am.

I will be looking out for your blog and longing to see your photo's.

Look after yourself darling

Loads of love

Auntie Marg

Hi Loopy!

Just a quick note to say that i am laughing muchly at the mary poppins thing! i know every word to! (as you know!) Well done for stepping in on the 'motherly' front! bet it's not a worry though because you didn't want to leave! and who could not want to look after those beautiful faces!

Anyway baby, will write again soon!

Love you!!

kate and Chris

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Hi Lucy

Lovely pictures, they look like lovely boys. Am glad you are enjoying yourself. It is a super experience for you to treasure. Take care and keep well!

Sandra

Hey sis!! I miss you so much!!! I think you're amazing! Staying there and looking after them. It's incredible I'm so ultimately proud of you - I wish I could give you a hug and tell you in person but in just a little while I will be able to. I hope you're not feeling too homesick now, I now it must be hard but it sounds amazing!!! The boys look so lovely and it's so nice to see young children loving everything they have! Makes me feel guilty.

Keep smiling and lots of love!!!

Chloeeee xxx

Hi Lu,

Just checked out your photos - you all seem to be having a lot of fun!! Hard life eh??

We got you mail so understand the details. Hope everything works out well.

Loads of love, Dad and Jane

Hi Lucy

Looks like you're having a fantastic experience. Emma and Nathan will be very jealous of your safari, something they have both always wanted to do. Will get Emma to have a look at your blog I am sure she will be in touch. Best wishes. XXX

hi luce i like ur pics there great im reli missin u i want u to come back lol it looks like your doing a great job with the boys they look great!!! i hope u are ok and u must get ur photos sorted out! mum and dad say hi and lauren and ben sorry mum cant write too u coz she has work till late and she needs to sort out her party but she said she will definetly write to you before u get back i will write to you again soon u shud be very happy with urself!! helping the children!! bye i love u loads missing you xxxxxxxxx

Oh Lucy I can see why you don't want to leave the orphanage. I would want to bring them home with me. You are so lucky to be out there making a difference to their lives. You have made them smile so much, you should be very proud of yourself. Lots of love. Toni xxxxxxxxx