This week I have been the only makewa (the word the Zambians use for white person) at the orphanage. The other girls are on a medical mission up north, so its been left up to me. I have lots of help from the Zambians employed there, though. About five of them have come down with pink eye, so we have been trying to get that cleared up, but I'm afraid it will spread to the others before the week is over. At lunch time I have been bringing one of the babies home with me to get some individual attention. This is a picture of Jason and me at lunch yesterday. My parents have a lot of chickens and baby chicks, and he loved watching them and saying the English and Tonga word for chicken (the Tonga word is "cuckoo").
4 comments:
I've just caught up with my blog reading. My little blessing is down for the night. Praise God that you can brighten the lives of so many! I thought your description of church on Sunday was beautiful. It sounds to me like what they are doing is closer to what worship is really about compared to what we do in USA...
Blessings,
Jen
Sara! I have so enjoyed your stories that you are sharing! I know that those children are being truly blessed by your presence there. I know you are a shining light to them. I am extremely jealous of your experiences and look forward to hearing more about them! Love you and be safe!
Sara, You sound like a natural born mother! You could always bring a little guy home and we would all help you take care of him. I am sure that your time with your parents is very cherished. How much longer do you get to stay? I look forward to hearing from you everyday. It is the first thing that I do when I check my e-mail. Keep up the great blogging.
What a cutie. Don't get pinkeye!
Post a Comment