My name is Melisa Riziki, I am approximately twelve years old and live in Keogh house at the Good Life Orphanage. As the eldest girl in our house I usually help mum and aunty in doing house chores as I practice to perfect my life skills. I came to The GLO as a toddler and have been here for over ten years.
Here at the orphanage everything is okay apart from the changes in our way of life brought by Corona Virus. Personally I have to wear a face mask, wash my hands often and maintain physical and social distancing. I feel it has greatly limited the numbers of games we used to play however our caregivers together with the entire children came up with a daily program which guides us throughout the week.
I am currently in class five and very worried I may be forced to repeat the class since I have been home almost the whole year (since mid-March) and chances to resume school are not yet defined due to corona virus. However, I still manage to have time with my books during my free time and attend classes at the learning space through television channel.
As at now there are number of things I have missed most as a result of the measures put in place to avoid corona virus infection. These include: community walks, morning runs, going to school, church, birthday parties & trips and not forgetting seeing Papa Kevin and Mama Mary.
A big thanks to all those who continue to support us through these strange times.
God Bless you so much.
Lots of love from Melisa.
Melisa, what a wonderfully written blog post. Well done.
A big hello to all at Glo. Great to hear you are all keeping well and busy in these strange times
Hello Melissa
So lovely to see you looking so healthy. Thanks for your lovely blog. Sending love to everyone xx
What a lovely blog Melissa! The important thing is we all keep safe, hopefully everything will get back to normal again soon ! I know Mama Mary and Papa Kevin really miss you all too xx