It's hard to complain here...when you ask a child what they had to eat for breakfast and it was just a piece of bread...when you ask a child when was the last she's seen her father and she says she doesn't remember. Even here, we are blessed with 3 big meals a day, a warm shower, and a nice bed. I don't think I have made it one day without breaking down into tears. The love these child desire and the love they give to all of us even though they don't know us, is too sweet for words. It's amazing how many of the children want the glasses because it is something they can take care of - a material possession because they have nothing.
I have been known as the mother hen around here..."the organized one"...the hair braider...the runner. I guess this probably doesn't surprise most of you as you know I am like that at home. I do alot of things I would at home but at about 10 times the pace. You won't see me in many pictures because I am usually the one behind the camera. Hopefully that will change. I get teased for being so organized and on top of things, but I know they really appreciate it as I got a round of applause last night that I was totally not expecting for all my hard work. I don't deserve any of it...we all work hard. I am just doing what needs to be done and using the skills that God thankfully gave me. Here are a few additonal pictures.
This is Allison and her new glasses. She was so shy. After she got her glasses, she went back to class quietly. Twenty minutes later when school got out, she came back and tapped me on the shoulder. She asked me so quietly if she was allowed to take them home with her. It was too sweet.
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