The Louw family from ParkdeneGeorge is a great example of loving your neighbor as you love yourself. Sarah Louw, head of the Louw family is not only the single mother of three children, but also the foster mom of six.

Coming from a difficult background herself, it has always been her dream to provide a home for children who do not have parents that can love, care and support their needs to become strong individuals. Both the mothers and fathers of the children she’s looking after passed away when they were still very young.

Sarah’s foundation for her family is Christ and this has made her the type of person she is today. The has taught all these children to live for Christ and to commit their lives to him.

Sarah Louw

Sarah Louw was born on the 1st of July 1952. As one of 13 children, she grew up with her mom and step dad. When she was in Grade 2, she had to leave school to go and work on a farm, so that she can provide an income for her other brothers and sisters to attend school.

At night she had to sleep under a table on the kithcen floor and she only received R2 per week for all the work done. At the end of the week her father would take that money and she would not receive a cent. She never had the opportunity for education herself.

Janesty Matola

Janesty Matola was born on the 27th of December 1981. She is mentally disabled and cannot provide for herself.

Despite her disability, Jenesty is involved in the church as a Sunday School teacher. She loves singing and helping where she can. Jenesty has been with the Louw family for 14 years.

Jaleika Fortuin

Jaleika Fortuin also known as Landi, was born on the 20th of January 1991. She is a grade 8 student at Conville Primary School and says her favourite sport is cricket.

Juleika is actively involved in the Junior Youth, Baptist Angels choir and the Sunday school. She has been with the family for 9 years.

Lewellyn Matola

Lewelln Matola was born on the 22nd of September 1992 and currently a student at Conville Primary School.

This boy loves his rugby and is also actively involved in the Junior Youth, Baptist Angels choir and the Sunday school. Lewellyn has been with the family since the age of 4.

Ashwell Fortuin

Ashwell Fortuin was born on the 11th of November 1995. As a student at Conville Primary School, Ashwell enjoys rugby very much. He is also involved in the Junior Your, Baptist Angels choir and the Sunday school.

He as been with the Louw family since the age of 4 which means this is his 8th year as part of the family.

Daniel Matola

Daniel Matola was born on the 9th of October 1995. This student from Conville Primary school enjoys playing cricket, being involved in the Junior Youth, the Baptist Angels choir and the Sunday school.

For 7 years Daniel has been a member of the Louw family.

Katie Fortuin

Katie Fortuin born on the 31st of March 1998 is currently a student at Conville Primary School. Her favourite sports are netball and cross country. At church she is actively involved in the Junior Youth, Baptist Angels choir, the Sunday school and the Junior Dance Group.

Katie has been with the family for 8 years.

Jeremiah

Last year, at the age of 23, Jeremiah, the brother of Jenesty, passed away. He has been with the family for 13 years and despite of his disabilities, he has made an impact in all of their lives. The family has suffered a huge loss due to his death but has stood together in order to be a shoulder for each other to cry on.