After a very long day, after two previous days of feeling sick, exhausted and emotionally overwhelmed I was waiting to figure out who I could get a ride home with as it had gotten late due to me re-painting Viaze’s game. Maria came and sat next to me and snuggled in. I asked her about the new little girl who arrived today and if she knew her name, which house she is in and etc. Then I said to her “now you are no longer the newest child here” and she bashfully smiled and snuggled in a little tighter. Without words it spoke to me about her comfort and sense of security with us. She has only been here around 3 months. Thank you Lord for allowing me to be a part of the team here that is able to lovingly “adopt” these children who are in desperate need!

After waiting an hour I was able to get the ride home. I climbed in the back of a truck and took in the scenery. The baobab trees and our African gazebos were almost silhouetted against the dusk sky. I was thoroughly “spent” but with gratitude marveled at the life I am living.

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