Orphanage Thursday May 27, 2010

This morning we were able to go to an orphanage that raises babies and toddlers. When the kids are old enough they will move on to another house and continue in care there. What struck me the most about the toddlers here is how they want attention. Many of them were crying when we came in and just wanted to be held. I was holding two of them and a third started crying. Since I only have two hands and have not learned how to carry three babies at one time I could only hold his hand which was enough to halt the tears for a small while. We stayed at the orphanage for two hours spending time with the children. I was surprised at how much the children wanted to be touched and held and to be shown love. It showed me how important spending time with infants and toddlers really is and why it is important to have one-on-one time between parents and children instead of putting the kids in daycare and having other adults raising several of them for most of the day. Another thing it reminded me of is how our heavenly father always has time for us when we are in need. He is there if we call on Him for whatever troubles we may have and his love transcends through all generations.
Soli Deo Gloria
Ps. We were not allowed to take pictures at the orphanage so I’m sorry for that, they were cute kids though and definitely tugged at some heart strings. Adoption is definitely something to consider if you haven’t yet. These kids are looking for Christian homes!!