Last week we visited a local orphanage. There are over 17 kids that a single woman has taken into her house. They all livea within her small 3 bedroom house. With little to her name, this individual woman has managed not only to take in these children, but to love them and teach them how to love others. With their love for Jesus and their love for each other, there was much to learn from them. The entire time I was there, I was able to hold and play with a 10 month old little boy name Kuzitu. Like many of the kids. Knowing with for the little time I was there, I was able to hold him close and give him the attention he needed with assuring. Yet it was sad to know that these little ones would grow up never knowing the full effect of proper affection.
We brought them toys and tooth brushes. The woman thanked us saying that they had just been to the market and when one of the children asked for a tooth brush, she was forced to tell them that she did not have the means. Once we presented the gifts, she told us that God had answered her prayers. Being an orphan herself, this woman, along with the children, truly served as an inspiration to me. Leaving the orphanage was the hardest goodbye of the trip so far. It was an amazing experience and one I will not soon forget!
In Him,
~Shannon~
We brought them toys and tooth brushes. The woman thanked us saying that they had just been to the market and when one of the children asked for a tooth brush, she was forced to tell them that she did not have the means. Once we presented the gifts, she told us that God had answered her prayers. Being an orphan herself, this woman, along with the children, truly served as an inspiration to me. Leaving the orphanage was the hardest goodbye of the trip so far. It was an amazing experience and one I will not soon forget!
In Him,
~Shannon~
1 comment:
It was wonderful to hear from you. It will be wonderful to see you when you get back.Love Grandma Hawley
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