When I lived at the orphange is Los Cedros I would try to schedule some time alone with each child at least once a week, which was hard with about 20 children. But I really felt it was important for them to have that time out of the normal routine to help them realize how special they are as individuals. A time set aside for just them to get all the attention and not just be one of many.
Last weekend a good friend of mine picked up two of the boys from the home in El Crucero and I picked up two of the boys from the orphanage where I used to live in Los Cedros. Together, we had so much fun just doing normal everyday things! The children are different when you get them in a more intimate setting. They communicate better and you get to see more of who they really are.
The hard part was taking them back afterwards. Lots of tears at parting, and the other children wanted to know when it would be their turn. It was hard to walk away hearing cries of. "Me next, me next."
LORD, I thank you for bringing these children into my life. I thank you for saving them from their tragic pasts. I pray that you will meet their deepest love needs and place them in adopted homes with families where they can flourish and grow and be living testimonies of your great Love and Mercy. Thank you LORD.
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| Leo you are too cute! |
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| David, you always were handsome! |
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| Frankie you know how to capture hearts! |
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| Isidro, I have such fond memories of you over the years! |
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| David, I remember you from when you were just a tiny baby! My how you have grown! |
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| Leo, you sure have changed from just one year ago! |
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| This has to be one of my all time favorites! |
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| it's the simple things in life that bring great pleasure! |
