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Omari and Emmanuel figure
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I can't believe tomorrow is our last day with the kids. Its heartbreaking. Its to the point where they all hug and kiss us when we arrive and leave. They push each other out of the way to hold our hands for walks...walks they have done for years alone. I have to muster up all the strength I have to not cry in front of them.
This trip has been extremely mentally and physically draining but equally rewarding. I am forever changed by my experience here.
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| Mary is all smiles |
I know in my heart that I will return and I plan to begin some projects for Faraja from home. Its going to be so hard waking up and not seeing their beautiful little faces around me but knowing we will meet again someday will get me through it.
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| Handing out gifts on the last day |
One of the boys asked me if I could tell Father Christmas about him and the other children at the orphanage. Just today we received at least fifty gifts for the children and will be distributing them tomorrow. God works in mysterious ways...tomorrow will be Christmas in August at Faraja.
To my friends and family back home hugs and kisses!
Sometimes Father Christmas's elves (in their dotage)forget things and need to be reminded...they are counting on you to nudge them into remembrance, Glo. You can count on their co-operation but not their memories; so do speak up about specific needs. Safe travels, hon, and see you soon.
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B.