I’ve admittedly let out a host of moans and groans during lockdown.
On the flip side, I’ve really tried to balance the negative with positive thoughts (thank goodness for my garden).
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As a journalist you see many things, a daily myriad of issues that most people don’t see or hear about.
In the last week, I have been in communication with a family from an informal settlement which hasn’t had running water for about two months.
After struggling to survive – cook, clean, drink and wash – on a few litres every day for more than 60 days, water finally started to trickle out from their taps yesterday.
I was over the moon – this good news made my day!
Their words to me were, “It is like a dream but I will believe it if there is water tomorrow too. ”
So far, touch wood. water is still running from their taps!
While, there have been days when I have not had water. I have been fortunate to have this precious resource at my fingertips during lockdown.
I honestly don’t know how this community has existed without water for such a lengthy period.
How do you stay hygienic without water?
This week, the plight of homeless people became a topic to investigate.
My colleague and I hit the streets to find and talk to those who don’t have a roof over their heads, food or a hot shower at any time, not just during lockdown.
How quickly we forget how much we should be thankful for.
Like the current change of season, I’m working on a change of heart.
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