Rainbow House and Waterfront

Okay - so I know I've told you all about the Rainbow House. I got to go there today. The first Saturday of each month they do a breakfast fund raiser at the house. The project manager, Allison - who I have been in contact with is related to a lady at South Point - Joy - (her husband is Keith the photographer guy from our MetroKids Leadership Appreciation day last Nov.) Pam connected me with Joy the other day and Joy contacted Allison again for me and now here we are. Joy and Keith took me to the breakfast this morning. The Rainbow House is located in Goodwood. It is about a 7-10 minute drive from Pinelands. After being there today I am even more excited about helping out there. If you haven't already - please check out there website http://rainbowofhope.org.za/ I just spoke with Allison briefly today - she had her hands full. She is in need of someone to come and stay overnights 7 - 7. I'm not sure of all of the details - I believe there is a house mother - so I would just be another set of hands and helping the house mother. The house mainly takes in children - babies up to 6 years of age. Today I held/entertained a little boy for about an hour. I'm not sure of his age - I would guess 9 - 12 months. He was so cute. I am going to try to get over there 1 day this week - to sit and talk with Allison more and figure out what her exact need is and what logistics are involved.
On a funny side note - last night I did a Myers Briggs (??) type test online and I came out an ESFP and some career suggestions were: child care provider, social worker, teacher (preschool/elementary). The results from the test were seriously right on. I think this is more evidence that I am supposed to volunteer at the Rainbow House. Please pray that all of the logistics will sort themselves out.



So I was able to go to the Waterfront again today. It is so beautiful there! Carla was meeting a friend for coffee and I walked around, enjoyed the view, and exchanged some money. Ugh - the exchange rate is even worse than just last Thursday. Come on American Dollar - strengthen!
Oh yeah - I also wanted to buy some wine. Did I tell you all that Pinelands is a dry suburb. I know - seriously. So we were in the Pick in Pay at the Waterfront right before we were leaving. I went to the wine aisle and there was a gate on it. The sign said the wine section closed on Saturdays at 1700. It was 1717 (5:17pm) I stood and looked at the sign - then looked at another customer and said, "Do you think I can just grab a bottle? I could have been walking around with the wine in my basket for 17 minutes. I figured I'd give it a shot. I quickly grabbed 2 bottles and made my way up to the register. The lady turned me away. She said she couldn't sell it to me - government law. Okay - so for all of you in Atlanta that fuss about not being able to buy on Sundays (technically 11:45 Saturday night) just think if it were 5pm.

Well I should be heading to bed now. It's almost midnight - and I have to be up at 7 to get ready for church. SouthPoint is meeting at Old Mutual. It's a great venue - but they are an entirely mobile church. They have to set up EVERYTHING. We are getting there around 8:15 to help - but the actual set up team is there at 6am. Thank you all!


I hope you all have a great 4th of July weekend! Stay tuned till next time! Goodnight and God Bless America!