This mother was born in a small village not far from Gode and was happy to become an SOS mother not long after she arrived. Since she has no family, husband or children of her own, she feels like this is her her family.
At the beginning she had trouble blending the children from different cultures together, but she is very happy now. Hey have all fallen into a routine and like any mother she is fiercely protective of her children.
She is not bothered by the long term commitment to the SOS children`s village. When she has a day off, she misses the children terribly and is happy to get back to the house where she feels needed. I think she is a career woman in her own right. She has control over her household, the budget, the menu as well as many decisions in the house. She is committed to making a significant contribution to the lives of the children under her care and the community.
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