The Kids
The hardest thing about Upendo is obviously thinking about the kids futures. There is such a slim chance that any of them will have reasonably good lives, which they all deserve so much. When I have one or a couple of the kids on my lap they are just content to sit with me, because they are just happy to have someone spend time with them and hug them and sing songs to them. It's hard not to imagine the comparison between where their lives are going now, and what would be possible for them if they were adopted by people in America.
There was a volunteer here for three weeks (he just left last week), who worked at Upendo and is trying to adopt a set of twins, zendo and zevy (two year old girls). It's so exciting that they might get out of Upendo. Being at Upendo and knowing the kids makes me wish I was in a place in my life where I could adopt...but at least now I know where to come and what to do when I am ready for that.
As a side note that is a picture of me and another volunteer Niki (who left 3 weeks ago :() in the Serengeti at our campsite.
posted by Maggie @ 7:38 AM
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I will be praying for those orphans, and that everything will work out for Zendo and Zevy!
"The Lord has not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted;
Nor has He hidden His face from him;
But when he cried to the Lord for help, He heard." Psalm 22:24
Hey,
It sounds really hard, but I am glad you got to go and lift their spirits!
Missing you at home though, it's not the same without you. can't wait to see you, love you alot!
~Hannah (BF 4 life ;) )
Maggie you are an inspiration. You make the rest of us look pretty complacent. I am very proud of you.
Give those children a hug from me. My prayers are with you. love, Aunt Pat
Its hot in topeka. topeka, topkea, toooooopeka, topeeeeeeeeka topkeaaaaaaaa, itsssss hot it toooopeeeeekaaaaa. Love Bill
The Lord bless you and Keep you...In the hollow of his hand...
Hi Maggie, 3 July
Hugambo.
We are always so happy to hear of your experiences and, then, eagerly await the next chapter of your journey. What a beautiful photo! Thank you for giving us a snapshot of your life.
Your descriptions of your relationships with the children have been so moving that we can imagine the anguish you feel as you nourish these children with your love, yet realize that you will have to leave. It is truly incredibly sad.
We hope that you will also remember that, while many of our contacts with others in this life are momentary, when one shares her soul with another, it can't help but have a beneficial affect.
Your touch and your kindness will be remembered. How could they not be enriched by your smile and your compassion.
We all are.
Be safe. Ninakupenda.
Aunt Daisy
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