We received a package from Holt today enclosed with a DVD video. The video is a recording of the children and staff participating in a Christmas celebration at the care center in Addis Ababa. We were amazed at the condition of the care center and how big it looks. Our friend told us that it appears to be one of the nicer orphanages in Addis. We counted about 20 children, and almost as many adults. They had given the children party hats and noise makers, which get a little unbearable after the first five minutes. They continued their celebration with songs, a teaching, and of course cake because no holiday is complete until the dessert is brought out!
The video definitely stirred a yearning within our hearts. To see all of the beautiful children and contemplate the need that each one of them has. The need for a home, health care, for education, for a family, for someone to love and love them. Our hearts ached at the reality of not being able to do more, of not being in a place where we could bring more than one child home.
So we fervently pray for more families to feel lead to advocate and care for the orphans and we anxiously await the day when we will see video of our little one.
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