Waltzing Matilda

 

I was in my bedroom this morning and I could hear the children singing the chorus to "Waltzing Matilda" or at least half of the chorus.  They pick up songs so quickly.

 

Four of the team from Australia left this morning.  We had a great time with them here and we all learned more about Australia.  We are looking forward to working with them as they seek to set up a Village of Hope in Ndola Zambia.  Dion will be staying for 2 more weeks to learn more and get direction for how they are to proceed.

 

Back to the song, both Julie and I never really knew what the words to the song were.  I thought it was something like, änd he sang as he sat and waited by the billie bog, you'll come a waltzing matilda with me."  Well I learned that the real words are, änd he sang as he sat and waited til his billy boiled...." In other words, a guy is waiting for his tea to boil over a fire.  Billy is another word for tea in a can.  Always something new to learn!!

 

And about öur Matilda:  We took her to Cheshire Home's physical therapy center on Thursday.  They spent about 2 hours evaluating her and giving us suggestions about exercises to do to help her.  They would also like us to bring her 2 times a week for physical therapy.  I don't know how that will work with it being over an hour from the Village.