So I am living here
in Mozambique at an orphanage called Kedesh. It was started by a man named
John Wickes. (If you want to know more about the history you can go to www.kedeshmozambique.com) While I have lived
here I have realized that, it is almost impossible for people who want to
adopt but, more so, there is no better home for these boys than here.
John has taught the boys ownership, responsibility,
carpenter skills, and the love of Jesus through the Bible. I am so
impressed with the way this place works.
The boys and John work as a family. Their land, goats, chickens, and house is all taken care of by them equally. They are all up around 5 a.m. doing chores, off to school by 7 a.m., and at nights movies and games are the norm.
As I serve here I seen how I am needed to help with planting trees that can help bring money or crops to the home. I can see how my love for the boys makes them feel special. However, I am being blessed to have fallen in love with all 30 boys and 2 in particular.
Franondo (Nando) and Francisco (Cisco).
They are brothers. Nando is 11 years old and Cisco is 8 years old. They have lived here for about 2 months. They lost their Dad due to sickness and their Mom still lives at their home with their younger sister. I have found myself many times holding them in my arms as we watch movies and beside them as we do chores.
Nando has taught me how to love. He looks out for his little brother. He lets him beat him up and eve lets me beat him up from time to time. Cisco has taught me how to serve. He is the first one up to take my plate at dinner time to clean it.
I had recently asked God to help show me how to love other better and in return I have learned by being loved well by Nando and Cisco.
