Sorry I have not updated this for a few days, but I forgot to take my computer with me into the seemingly endless French admin maze: Taxes, social security, passports, banks, apartments, deposits, gas & electricity. The only thing that I haven’t come across yet is a Minotaur.
The whole system seems to be designed so that once you are in it, there is no way out again. Luckily with my trusty ball of string I think can see light at the end of the tunnel. Only a few things left to put to bed and then I might actually be able to enjoy my remaining days in Paris.
Regarding the day care centre, the new school year began last week and so I cannot wait to get back to see everyone and really get the projects moving. I spoke to the school this morning and the foundation of the new boys’ dormitory are being laid as we speak. With the goodies from LFC and the kids’ shoes my mum has collected from colleagues at Amec, we should be able to get the football practices up and running in February.
I am hoping also a good friend will come through on the green gingham material (vichy pour les français) for the school uniforms … watch this space!
We are still looking for the killer contact on solar power. I hope we have made it and I will be speaking to him again later this week. If that one bears fruit, many of the other things may just fall into place. To be continued…
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I am enjoying reading your comments. Time is getting close isn't it? I know you will do great things for these children and I am very proud of you. I look forward to reading your blog. I hope you get to spend some time with Leslie before you go. We really enjoyed having you at Chirstmas and truly hope to see you again.
ReplyDeleteTerri Rogers
Hi there Terri! I am ashamed to admit that I only just saw your comment. I am sorry please forgive me...I hope you don't think me rude.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your words of support and encouragement. They help me a lot. The first week has passed and there are difficult times as life is hard compared to how we are fortunate to live in the west. Also I miss Leslie enormously.
The people here also look upon me as some kind of god, and I fear I will not be able to deliver everything they need. But I am determined.
Leslie and I spent my second to last weekend in Paris together so yes we got to have some time.
I too hoe to see you all again at some point. Time will tell.
All my love to you and the family.
Matt