In Honour of Mzreshe - Who Will Be Missed

It is with deep sadness that we share with you, 

the passing of one of our dear HFK family members, 

Mzreshe Zwede age 45. 

 Mzreshe was the matriarch of one of our first sponsored families 

and was the mother of six and grandmother to seven. 

She will be missed by many and especially by her 4 grandchildren

 who loved her deeply and depended on her for their daily needs and care. 

 Mzreshe's feisty spirit, strength and determination

enabled her to survive a life full of unspeakable hardship 

and to fight a long and courageous battle with illness. 

 Today she is with our Lord 

and free from tears and sickness... 

Hallelujah - she is released!

 We are genuinely grateful for her sponsors John and Joanne, 

who gave her much support and love over these last few years 

and for Rahel, Beza, Desta, Jake, the recent HFK Medical team and others 

who compassionately ministered to her during her last days. 

 Please pray for Mzreshe's family and especially 

her four young grandchildren (5 - 14yrs) whom she was raising 

and for those who will be making decisions on their behalf

in regards to future care.

Mzreshe loved her family and struggled hard

 to support them in whatever way she could

Over the last few years, she appreciated having a reprieve from the 'survival mode' that she had lived most of her life. She always loved

being valued and receiving words of  compassion & encouragement,

 as well as small gifts  from her sponsor family in Canada:

 

In spite of her deteriorating health, Mzreshe tried new skills

at the income generation program and settled

into knitting scarves from her home.

Mzreshe we love you and you will be missed!