Svenja and June

We're doing well. So much has happened since last we spoke at the Awards Presentation. I was pregnant at the time, but unfortunately miscarried a week later. June has been an enormous support in dealing with this experience and has helped me bounce back, stronger and more positive than before - she's my little angel in disguise.

June is keeping very well. We hosted her for two weeks during the Christmas holidays and she spent the remaining two weeks with my mother, as my hubby and I were in Durban. In fact, I'll be taking her back to Firlands this afternoon so that she can start preparing for her return to school on Wednesday.

I'm very proud to announce that, not only has she passed Standard Eight, but also improved on her report during the course of 2005. My husband and I are highlighting the importance of good education and we are trying to motivate her to be more focused on her school work, especially during standard nine. Just being in standard nine already is a huge accomplishment for her.

Thinking back, I thank God for His intervention as I'm confident that she would have failed standard eight had we not been matched. She has changed so much over the past year. I must be honest, I'm very sad that the holidays are over 'cause it was an absolute pleasure to host June. We both have discussed and agreed that we will be continuing our friendship for this year and I pray that many more good experiences will come of it.

Kind Regards, Svenja

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