As promised, here is a look at the new volunteer dorm which, just a couple of months ago, was the subject of a breakfast table discussion. Completely paid for and already home to those of us who live and work here it has change the way we do things. With private space and a small kitchen, staff can now relax and have adult discussions over coffee once the children are in bed. We are very grateful to the Douglas A. Campbell Foundation for their generous donation to help pay for it.There are 4 single rooms and 2 larger dormitory rooms plus the small kitchen and 3 bathrooms.
This is the view from the porch which hopefully will not change for several years. Sure hope some of you will come out and join us for awhile now that we can make you a bit more comfortable.
The Watopotians
We also said an unexpected goodbye to one of our own this week. Nymo and his sister have lived with us off and on for the past four years but this last time Nymo came alone and was here for nearly 14 months. His mother had tried to take care of both of them but the man she was living with would beat Nymo so badly that she was afraid he might kill him … so she brought him to us. Nymo’s sister died from neglect a few months ago. She was a year older then he was. I didn’t tell him at the time because he was doing so well in school and I didn’t want to upset him.