My sister, Dottie sent me another dispatch from South Africa. She's at a university there until early summer with a group of African Studies college students from Minnesota. Unlike me, Dottie is endlessly patient when taking photos. Knowing her, she waited in this hallway for a looong time waiting for this story to unfold. Here. Meet Estie & Jake.
What a joyous little face! Thanks for sharing
Posted by: kathy/michigan | Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 07:36 PM
Lovely photos from your sister. Kind.
On paintings below. I like the color, it's unexpected. I'm inspired by what you are doing!
I'm always telling some story or another. Most times I don't know what they are until the painting is done.
Wish my house was pulled down around me, feels more like falling down... (too much work/job this week)
Posted by: janice la verne | Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 07:45 PM
No other words are needed for the photos. How wonderful that Dottie captured so much of this exchange. It reminds us of the preciousness of moments. Lucky everybody
Posted by: susan w | Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 08:36 PM
If only all people around this world could act like this together. The smiles and facial expressions are priceless. Thank you and your sister for sharing. Keep inspiring us...
Posted by: Saucy Chick Sherry | Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 08:50 PM
What a sweet story!! Thank you and Dottie for sharing this. So beautiful!!!
Posted by: Renate | Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 09:34 PM
The eyes in the second to last picture....tell all
Posted by: Cindy | Monday, March 01, 2010 at 04:21 AM
Darling photos to start my Monday.
Posted by: Lisa | Monday, March 01, 2010 at 07:38 AM
What a face on that child. I love how she is holding her shoe and looking up.
Amazing visual story. Thanks to your sister for her patience and for sharing.
Posted by: Corrine | Monday, March 01, 2010 at 09:12 AM
Jake looks like the kindest person imaginable. This is such a wonderful story - I love how he leaves all the attention on Estie.
So kind of you to share. I had tears in my eyes.
Posted by: Chrissy | Monday, March 01, 2010 at 09:38 AM
So very very endearing...
XOXOrly
Posted by: Orly | Monday, March 01, 2010 at 01:44 PM
tugging my heart strings and making me smile and cry all at the same time...all that is good is found here today.
Posted by: Susie LaFond | Monday, March 01, 2010 at 03:38 PM
oh you just want to grab her and kiss her, she is so sweet, and jakes not bad either
Posted by: lee | Monday, March 01, 2010 at 05:40 PM
love, love, love.....
Posted by: Sherri | Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 09:20 PM
Love these photos, she is so precious!
Posted by: Herm | Wednesday, March 03, 2010 at 09:33 AM