We asked for your feedback and people have been writing in.  Here’s a sample of what we’ve heard via email:

I really enjoy and anticipate the Blog updates. I love being able to follow along from afar.  I marvel at the smiles, I imagine the singing and dancing, and I am struck by the children's harsh realities of life.  Instantly I am overcome with gratitude that my children have not experienced them.  I long for a quick fix to the enormities of the issues these children face. I ask myself why does such disparity exist?  For this I have no answers. What I do know, and can feel from your descriptions, is the overwhelming difference Broadway in South Africa makes in the lives of these children.  Bravo to all of you for giving of your time, talent, and love!!!!

 

Godspeed,  Theresa Piliero

Hey Broadway in South Africa!

I just want to say, I have been a follower and fan since you guys began, and after so long, I finally met you all yesterday!

It was so wonderful meeting you guys and seeing what you do, the experience was mind blowing! The way you handle and talk to the kids was brilliant. You really are very talented and gifted people.

After watching the concert yesterday and seeing how those kids couldn’t stop smiling and laughing, it really did make me feel proud to be South African.

The expressions on their faces were so heart warming, not even cameras can capture the delight!

Hope to see you guys in the future! Perhaps even work with you all one day.

Keep safe and don’t forget us SA fans!

Love and light,

Doug Middlebrook

Constantia, South Africa

From Jen: Doug attended the performance we did at the end of the JL Zwane camp in Gugulethu which was open to the community.

Love reading the blogs with the pictures!! Seeing your work as it happens makes us feel directly connected to the power of your work. It also helps us here understand when we donate to support BSA the direct impact your work has. I have been on the blogs everyday and have told many others who were at the NY Concert to sign on to have a greater understanding of BSA. Even missed you on the days it was not posted, as I go back everyday!!

 

Would love to see pictures of the concert.

 

Keep up the amazing work and love you guys!!... Larry.

 

PS. - Kind of curious if you hear news there of what is going on in the rest of the world?

From Jen: Unfortunately, we hear very little about the rest of the world since we are in the townships, away from computers and tv’s.  We know about Haiti but haven’t seen any of the footage.

Hi,

Since you asked for comments I figured I would let you know that I love your blog. I keep waiting for more installments and missed it when you weren't able to go online last week. I like the different voices also - hearing those individual responses to the experience is fascinating.

I think the work you all are doing is incredible - very moving and important. I've loved seeing the pictures and getting to know more about the work. I would love more of everything - pictures, details about your teaching and more information about the kids - whatever you have the time and energy to write about.

- Tisa Farley

I start each day anxiously checking the BSA site and hoping there will be new posts, photos and tweets.  I am only disappointed when lack of internet makes it impossible for you to post.  I've loved reading each one and am filled with such pride for all of you, respect, and happiness that this whole mission which is so close to your hearts is being successfully fulfilled and that your dreams in this regard are being answered.  I am also thankful that at least for a few days the lives you touch are made brighter and I hope for the future.  Sorry for the ramble....I know you just wanted feedback on the daily posts, but my heart won out over my head!!!   But I guess if you read between the lines you know that whatever you send, blogs, photos, whatever is all great.  I may have to set up a Twitter account so I can stay in touch.  I am sure there are many more photos that will at a later date be put into an album along with the blogs. That would be a great thing to have!!!   For some reason I am having trouble printing them this year.  All my love to all of you,

1. -Earle Kantor
   

Thanks for your comments.  Keep ‘em coming!

- Jen