We’ve talked about the “Hero Grannies” that we’ve met here in Africa, but we were especially awestruck with Granny Anna. We met her a few years ago in a remote village. She was caring for two granddaughters after their mother died. The younger granddaughter, Thandi, became a Bakhita girl and is currently in grade 9 at St. Brendan’s. The older daughter married and had a child three years ago. She and her husband both died last year. Great-granny, now 70 years old, graciously

Some of the particularly touching parts of our annual trip to South Africa are the Outreach visits to our children living with guardians in rural villages. These families live in crushing poverty – no water, no electricity and often not a bit of food in the cupboard – and no cupboard in which to put food. Each child receives a bag made up of gifts donated by generous folks at home. Their guardian receives a food parcel, which will feed the family for several weeks. The visits