Thursday, August 13, 2009

















This is a very sad day for all of us. Our last day with the children of Tumaini. As difficult as it was to say good-by to them all, it was a really good day with the kids. We got lots of time with all three babies, and the preschoolers, and some time with the school kids. Salma, the 14 month old, has actually learned to walk while we’ve been here. We’re pretty sure it’s from all the walking we’ve done with her these past two weeks (smile). We got to hold Michelle for 2 ½ hours today - which has never happened before. When she fell asleep we asked (begged) to keep holding her instead of them whisking her away immediately to her bed. Lillian doesn’t seem very healthy or happy, but today we got to spend a couple hours with her too, and she seemed the best we’ve seen. The preschoolers were their regular rowdy selves, and the rest of the kids were in happy spirits. Our hearts are full with emotion from getting to know and love all these precious children. If we could, we would be coming home with 31 kids to share with all of you

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