L to R: CJ, Sam and Pastor Adziliwi.
A memorable
interaction with him was when he allowed us to use his little Church to
distribute food to the High School orphans. There is a tiny Creche in the back
of the Church where they care for 8 little toddlers. I observed Pastor Adziliwi
gathered the children to him. It was obvious they loved him and felt very safe
with him. It was equally apparent the deep and caring love he had for these
precious children. We gave him 75 kgs of mealie meal for them, 24 large cans
meat, 3 large bottles of cooking oil, 3 packages of sugar, 3 boxes of tea and
clothes. This will be enough food to feed these little guys for 9 months. It is
our hope to continue to supplement their scarce food supply.
We are in the process of discussing
ways we can help Adziliwi with a plan he has to take care of the local orphans
on this Church property. They have enough land to build a dormitory type
building for sleeping, classrooms, and a playground. It will not be luxurious by
our American standards, but it will give shelter, learning development and care
for the lost children. (A sizable building can be constructed for less than
$2,000. with volunteer labor). He has had this dream for many years and knows it
will take time and patience to realize.
What impresses us is that he has so
many basic elements in place already. The Church acquired the necessary land,
they started the Crèche already, a small building has already been built for
their first care giver, and Adziliwi labors in many days a week clearing the
property and advocating for assistance. He is tireless in pursuing the vision to
save the children.
Another impressive thing to us is
that he has not once asked for something for himself, but for the children. It
is humbling to witness this pure love. I feel richer in my soul for knowing
Adziliwi Budeli. He is not trying to change the whole world. He is working to
make a difference and make the world better in the areas HE can.
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