A day in the life of a working-class hero
Posted on May 10, 2012 / Comments Off
For most mothers taking care of three or even one child is hard work enough. Christine Booysen, 46, then, can be called a super mom. After her three children grew up, she filled her empty nest with 20 children in need of a home. And she’s a day-mom to a further 20 children who would otherwise spend their days on the streets. With only her husband’s modest income to support the massive brood, but with a lot of love to give, Booysen’s small three-bedroom home in Lavender Hill has become a sanctuary for children in need Fem Eggers discovered. (read more…)