Dearest friends of our mission,
It is always with great joy that we write to you, our family. First of all, best wishes for a merry Christmas and a happy new year. May the baby Jesus in the crib, whether big or small, bless you and your families. May you live life as a “thanks” to whom gave it to you. There is much suffering nowadays in every corner of the world, but we shall not lose hope as Jesus came to us and for us, and will not abandon us. These are the best wishes that our “Casa della Gioia” community gives you.
Time for some news from our home. Besides taking care of the kids, many of them, often sick and some with serious health issues, we try to keep up with the work in the fields. Our orchard starts giving some fruits. The photo on the top is a papaya tree. We have a few of them, with delicious and nutritious fruits. The kids love it. We have a few hens, but no hen-house to increase their number. We hope to accomplish this project in the future. The pig-house is completed with a few of them, and we have already tried the meat. The kids are happy because they can see what comes from our field tastes better, fills their tummies, and is healthy too. I shall always repeat that all we have and do is because you put it in our hands. Thank you. Thank you. Eight of our kids have finished primary school, have passed, and are now getting ready for secondary school which starts in January. The five oldest ones have completed their studies, and have found a job. It is a success for us to make it till the end with good results. We thank the Lord who manoeuvres our boat.
Our dearest, do not get tired of helping us. Our-and-your kids need you, your prayers, your caring, for their school, their health, their food. Let us work together, we from here, and you from wherever you are. Distance does not matter, all that matters is love and generosity, and our collaboration. Appended please find our bank details to facilitate your donations. Once again, best wishes for your Christmas holidays.
A big hug from me and all the kids,
Sr Sofia and community
Mobile: +255 784 714 288
E-mail: loprestisofi@rocketmail.com
To donate via bank transfer:
IBAN code: 0112045131200
BIC/SWIFT code: CORU TZ TZ
Recipient bank: CRDB Bank Tanga, Tanzania
Recipient name: Sr Maria Rosa Lo Presti
Recipient address: P.O.BOX 866, Tanga, Tanzania
To donate online:
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