The following are pictures from Christmas morning after church. What a beautiful and joyful day it was!!
This is Rejoice, all decked out in her specks, new earrings, new outfit and a wig to boot!! Rejoice came to the orphanage just a few weeks before we got there and learned to walk and talk the past few months.
This is John. He is a charmer!! John has some missing fingers from his right hand and some webbed fingers on his left and with lots of encouragement, he can talk pretty well. He is full of hugs and laughter. He currently has a rash on most of his body that no one seems able to diagnose correctly and cure. He has had a very difficult time trying not to scratch, but is mostly in a happy mood despite his ailment.
This is Julie holding Lucy, also called Chumba. Julie is about 13 years old and is of monumental help each day with the kids. She has a patience beyond her years and has never had a grumbly attitude that I have seen. She is a true angel!! Chumba is decked out in new clothes and hair extensions!! She has the cutest voice and an even cuter laugh. Lucy was extremely malnourished before coming to the orphanage and has grown into a healthy, happy girl!
Here is Peter, all smiles today!! Peter has cerebral palsy and has a difficult time speaking and walking, although he gives both 100% effort. He loves the attention of working one on one with learning and physical therapy.
Here is Samuel with the head full of specks with David and in the background is Emmanuel and Matina. Samuel is currently in secondary school and has a mind that is always working and asking questions. David has only one full arm, as you can see, but never does he let that be an impediment to doing anything. He is a happy and very active boy!!
This is Elizabeth, all smiles and happiness on Christmas!! Elizabeth recently had surgery on her foot and is hopefully resting right now so it can heal properly! Elizabeth is totally in love with all the babies and is a great helper with them!
Here is Alice in the orange dress, Sister Stan's #1 helper who knows where everyone and everything is all the time. She is a wonder! Also in this picture is Sarah, Gabriel and Matina in front, and standing next to Alice is Fr. Isadore's niece, but her name escapes me at the moment.
Here is Sister Stan's nephew, Prince, who works at the orphanage and is probably the most calm and patient person I have ever met in my entire life!! He is with God Knows, who has the megawatt smile!!
A joyful day, joyful smiles on the most joyful day of the year... the birth of our Lord... Alleluia! xo
