Nessinha and Elias

Nessinha and Elias are two small children living in Calheta who have "gained"  two Portuguese "Godmothers" who will provide them with whatever may be necessary for them to attend school.


Elias will be attending Primary school next September, whilst Nessinha will be starting pre-primary school.

Elias already mentions Gabriela, whose name he knows by heart, as the lady who sent him some  "special" clothes and school material from Portugal.

Nessinha does not  yet know what my next visit to Calheta will hold for her, as Sandra will provide for her future needs.

Although they come from  very distinct families, once Elias lives with both parents who have financial difficulties to cope with and Nessinha has been "droped" at her great grand mother's because her father was virtually an adolescent when she was born, both children are well cared for under the circumstances.

 But being loved is one thing and being allowed the privilege of attending school is another ...