Help Fund – Nepal is calling

A year ago I raised 8000€ to support Laxmi´s orphanage and the kids. We were able to create a new home and paid rent for 1 1/2 years. I am going back in Oktober to pay the remaining 6 month (that was the deal), buy school equipment like pencils and water colour and as I learned…

We are Family / Embrace !

We moved in November. It was amazing what we achieved in 10 days. 73 people from around the world: friends, friends of friends, family and co-workers! supported my idea. We collected almost 7000 USD! I was very flattered and touched to see how many people joined the same wish to help create a better life…

Holi Festival / Beginning of Spring   

22 of March Hindus in India and Nepal celebrate the most important festival: Holi. The festival marks the start of spring and the triumph of good will. I was very happy to receive pictures on the 23 showing how the kids were having fun in the new place. I have never experienced the festival but…

Happy Home / Excitement on all Levels / Quality Time

A day before we moved I wanted to create excitement and learn how the children feel about the new home. “Let’s draw.” “Oh yes, but what sister?” ” How about your new home,  you or just simply happy faces?”   It didn’t take 5 minutes to convince them. I really enjoyed the special time I…

Already Past Tense / Earthquake – nevertheless: Happyness in the House

For me and most of us who have never been in a situation like this, it is almost impossible to understand or feel how live is for people in less fortunate circumstances,that get even tougher after such an earth quake.  Temporary housing, poor electrify supply due to regular brown outs, questionable sanitary facilities and to…

The Real Deal / Wittness / Fingerprint Proof

3 days ago we went to sign the lease agreement for the orphanage. I decided to take the oldest child with us. We walked from the old place to the new one exploring the new neighbourhood. We saw many nice fields, growing vegetables, a fish farm and heard children’s laughter. The new place is walking…

Today’s News / My last day in Kathmandu 

Today is the day. Today is the day to move to the new home. We are eagerly waiting for the new flooring, the plumber to ensure the washing machine is installed properly, the new beds arrive and all the cloth and staff will be delivered to the new home.  Last action will be to buy…

The New House / Saturday Afternoon 

We used the afternoon to spend some time together. Laxmi was gone to a meeting and the children had “silent sitting time”. Hmmmmm… It seems to work this “silent-sitting-time”, at least for some time. Enough to allow the husband to read his newspaper, something he seems to enjoy and do extensively every day.  I asked the…

Home Delivery / Superb Timing 

Time for sure was on our side. Everything we did worked out just fine. By the time we arrived at the house, the delivery service was already there. Stressfree and without any extra costs, ha!  I am always amazed about different cultures, different ways to do things and how certain “things” work or as a…

Shop till you drop: Black Friday in Kathmandu / good Karma 

We finally found a great place. 3 rooms, big kitchen and 2 bathrooms: one for the girls and one for the boys is what the children said. Ok so shall it be.  The landlord and his family are very kind and supportive and doesn’t mind 12 children and one baby. As a matter of fact…