Born House, a special occasion

Visiting a family to celebrate the birth

of their child, now 6 weeks old was a

very special occasion.

We went to NOWEFOR with a view to getting a taxi at 11.00 am. Although we did not arrive until just before 11.00 no-one else came for another half hour, and then the others about an hour or more later. Although it was nearly 3 hours before we left and were on our way I don’t think I would have wanted everyone arriving so early.

The mother worked at NOWEFOR and we were the first of a number of groups that would call. Some cooked rice was taken as a contribution and the Chairman took a supply of palm wine.

We were made to feel very welcome and part of a ‘family’. Banana cake was served soon after we arrived and

then ‘chop'. Top, was also provided as an alternative to palm wine.

The conversation and banter was most entertaining. After which there was also prayers for the family and a speech from the father, a farmer.

I loved the way they all tenderly handled the baby in an experienced way. Many photos and groups photos were taken