"My" Kids

Okay, I guess it is time to tell you about the kids that I have been working with. We are not allowed to put names to pictures, but I can tell you about them without them. The first one is named Bethsaina, and she is six months old. She is such a sweetheart and loves to smile and giggle. I need to work with her on sitting, because she gets too excited at times and topples over. The next one is Daphne', who is 2 years and 8 months old. She is such a sweet and independent little girl. I am her first volunteer because she was only been a GLA for a little more than a month. She doesn't seem to respond to her name or some other phrases, but I am working on showing her love and getting her to take steps without my help. She can stand, but lacks the confident to take her own steps. I am bribing her with cookies which she loves, but we need to slowly wean her off of that for walking. The next is Fanes, which is the hour I most look forward to. He is eight months old, and is such a giggly smiley boy. He has been sick the last few days and just changed nurseries..so he is having a hard time adjusting, but I know his smile will return soon. He needs to learn to sit and start crawling, but once again he will get there. The next is Ferlanson, who is also eight months old, and he has started to really giggle and smile. He had bad skin when he came in, but with applying lotion each day it is getting better. The next one is Jean-Widler, who is a year old and three months. He has a weak eye, so each day I need to put a patch on his strong eye to work on strengthening his weak eye. He loves the jumper and is a content baby. Then their is Nadine, who is about 2 and a half. She is amazing, but def. has a little attitude. I never know how she is going to respond to what I have to offer her....it makes my day being with her. Sarah Ruth, is a year old and 3 months, and has a big smile. I feel like it look some time to warm up to me, but now that she has it is wonderful. Whenever i walk into the nursery she chasing me because she does not want me to leave without her. Wally, last but not least, is three months old. He is a cutie who is learning to smile and be a happy baby. I need to continue to work on his eye-contact and help him to lift his head and look at the world around him. 

I have enjoyed these last few days because I feel like the children recognize me, and have bonded with me. It feel so good to get them to laugh and enjoy our time together. I have also enjoyed getting to know the volunteers. They are all so unique and different, and have such amazing backgrounds. It is true that each person is going through their own trial, and that we need to be aware of that. I have enjoyed hearing what they think on certain issues, and being able to debate, and discuss what I believe. Today we were talking about our struggle on materialistic objects, and how we can have comforts, but still be able to serve and give generously. It was good to hear others opinions. It is crazy to see a face, and not know what they are dealing with until you hear their story. Some of the volunteers have lost friends, and had family members go through or went through cancer. It is neat to be able to see how they became stronger, and what the Lord had taught them. You never know why the Lord brings people into your life, but I know it is for a reason. I need to continue to pray for more opportunities and good talks, because not all the volunteers who come through here have a personal relationship with Christ. It is not just the kids we are ministering too...it is also the volunteers and staff. Thanks again for all your prayers....I can feel them. Thanks and blessings to all of you!