My Buddies

A lot of my time is spent with the babies, especially the toddlers. I love these kids so much and they always bring me so much joy and laughter. They have such vivid imaginations and love playing pretend. Just the other day the two oldest girls were pretending to wash the baby doll just like the tanties wash them at bath time. It’s so cute how the kids pretend to do what their elders do. They want to be just like us! I have so much fun with these little ones and they teach me so much! 

Myself and the toddlers after they completed their crowns!

Monica and Mariam hanging out.

Being a mom and carrying her baby on her back.

Stories That Touch The Heart

Every Thursday, when the kids are off school, myself and one of the older boys in the orphanage do a Bible story and craft with some of the school kids. I deliver the story and lesson in English and Georges translates it into Moore (the tribal language). The kids are hearing stories like that of Noah, Joseph and David. They hear the struggles that these people go through and how they lean on God to get them through times of difficulty. The kids also learn a memory verse that they memorize and can keep with them. The final activity of the morning is some sort of craft. We have created animals for Noah’s ark and colorful coats like Joseph’s. The kids really enjoy the art project and it’s something for them to bring home and show their families and hopefully share with them what it is and the story that goes along with it. Most of these kids are brought up in Muslim households so speaking to them about Jesus and the love that He has for us is so important. Not only do I hope these Bible stories penetrate the kids’ hearts but those that they live with and spend time with.