chimwemwe footprints project

This is a recently developed project initially to promote friendship,goodwill and cultural tolerance between Adelaide SA and the village of Makuluni of the Mulanje district of Malawi. The motto 'small steps,big dreams,giant feats' hopefully conveys the desire of those involved to highlight the importance of doing 'something' rather than 'nothing', however small (and at times clumsy)the beginnings. It is ultimately about dedication to making the world a better, more socially just society.

Saturday, March 14, 2009

big celebrations

In the first week of November 2008, we became a bit distracted. Barak Obama became the President Elect of the United States of America and in Virginia's words, "in our lives as black people, it is a new chapter confirming that with determination, we can achieve anything we set our eyes on".

While this was happening on the other side of the world, our lives were also being turned upside down. Karen was rushed into hospital, dreadfully unwell and with still 7 weeks to go before the birth of her 4th baby. Whilst lying in the hospital bed, with a baby name still to be chosen and the birth imminent, Karen was trying to work out how a flyer could be created for a letterbox drop in their local area informing people of the project and the 'shoe raising'!

And nephew #4 arrived weighing 1700g, gorgeous and with now idea just what a star his mum really was - but he will!

1 comment:

VirginiaMarch 15, 2009 at 4:59 AM
Karen inspired me in a special way out of what she did at the arrival of her baby.Some people can really forget their own pains, mind you, this was labour pains, the excruciating pain that mothers find it hard to bear. Finding a moment out of her pains and still kept on strategising the success of this project was something I could not fathom, she is so inspirational. Karen, you deserve a standing ovation!
Virginia
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