Here comes 2010!

Cooper has been in the Unit since arriving as a newborn in February, and we've had the priviledge of watching his progress over this past year. He has Osteogenesis Imperfecta, but that isn't stopping him - he's an active little guy!
We would like to express our thanks to all our sponsors who've helped us to make a difference not just for Cooper, but for many other children in the House of Love Units over this past year.
We hope you enjoy following Cooper's progress in 2010, as we partner together and see children's lives changed for the better.

Benjamin arrives.

Benjamin was our newest arrival to the Clubfoot Unit, just before Christmas. It wasn't long before he had had a warm bath and was sound asleep after lots of cuddles.

The children in full voice!

The children of the House of Love send their greetings for the Holiday Season.

Christmas Celebration!

Thanks to a generous sponsor, the children at the House of Love celebrated Christmas with a BBQ celebration. Ribs, chicken, sausage, bread rolls, drinks and fruit made for a wonderful party. Before the BBQ they put on a small performance showcasing their reading and recital work from school and concluding with a rendition of We Wish you a Merry Christmas in English. Santa even came and the children each received a small gift to finish off a wonderful afternoon.

Casting this week.

Lexi, Zac and Claire have all had their casts changed again this week. It's good to see the progress.

Birthdays!

Helen from the CPU/Residential Unit celebrated her 12th birthday today and Preston from the Special Care Babies Unit celebrated his 1st birthday as well. Each had a separate celebration in their own Unit, which was much enjoyed by everyone.

Haircuts

Lexi and Zac both had a trip to the hairdresser today and both are now sporting a new look.

MIn Hao

We thought you'd like to see the progress of Min Hao's feet, after the cast was removed, as well as when the new cast was put on this week. He's doing well.

Finally she's home!

Gwendolyn arrived back safely late Friday evening, after being away for 4 months for heart surgery. She is settling back in well to the Babies Unit, after greeting the Carers she knew by name when she arrived!

Claire

Casting is not Claire's favourite time of the week, but she does enjoy eating candy and being sung to while they are applied and loves to show them off to the other children when she gets back to the Unit.

Lexi

Lexi is very happy to have her new set of special shoes put on every week.

Zac

Zac's feet are progressing, though it's slowly, it's encouraging to see the change. We have to watch very carefully that his feet don't slip in, that's why there is a black line drawn across his toes, so we can see straight away if it happens.

Joey

We just thought you'd like to see how Joey is progressing. He has learnt to walk on his two "good" feet! We have built up one shoe for him, as he has one leg a little shorter than the other, but he's doing great!

Friends

Emily & Gabriella spent some time playing together yesterday afternoon.

Min Hao

Min Hao is sporting this week's new casts, while sitting in the sun, reading a book.

Cutie

Here's Zac, as cute as a button - he's very patient while his casts are put on.

Claire

Claire gets songs sung to her while her feet are being cast.

Lunch is coming!

Cooper's all excited as it's lunchtime. He's sitting on the balcony in the warm sun ready for his first mouthful.

Lexi

Here are Lexi's new casts this week. She's proud of her special shoes.