You guys must have been praying because we are in such a cool place!
Our team is staying on a farm where some children were orphaned because their parents died of AIDs and others have had pasts of slavery, abuse, or neglect. The children are brought in and put in a family with house parents and brothers and sisters. They are given an education, good nutrition, and medical attention. They also are learning skills for their future, are regularly taught about their own culture, and have chores around the farm like cooking, gardening, etc.
At first when I arrived I wondered how we could ever come in and help with anything, the kids already seemed cared for. I felt that the Lord was quickly impressing on my heart what a great opportunity it was! I would be able to see God’s redemption. I can’t wait till I have more time later to tell you of some of the children’s stories. I cry to hear what they have experienced, but then I cry because I’m so thankful that they have been rescued and given a new chance at life, literally. It’s such a beautiful place.
I love it because the things they are doing are giving hope where there has been so much death and darkness. This place is amazing, I feel truly blessed to be here. More later!
