During our week at the orphanage, each one of us had different encounters with children that touched us deeply. In some cases we were able to try to talk, sharing words of understanding in each other's language. In other cases, this wasn't possible. Yet, we came to learn that a smile, a hug, a laugh transcends language, and we were able to understand one another. Day after day, we came to understand just what kind of loving family environment this really was for the children, and it was a privilege to be able to spend time with them. Here's some of the wonderful memories of that week.
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| One of my favourite pictures……. The children just loved Bill:) |
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| After only a week, it was sad to say good bye to these beautiful children:) |
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| We all knew just how hard it was for Jackie to say good bye. |
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| Beautiful children - beautiful volunteers. We loved them all……:) |
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| This little charmer made sure everyone, and we mean every last one of us, gave him a kiss on both cheeks, and Annalise too!! He will break hearts when he is older…..:) |
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The week went so quickly at the orphanage. We complained about the bugs, the roosters and the dogs, but I think I speak for the team in saying we would do it again in a heart beat. Believing we have helped these special children in some small way made it ALL worthwhile. It was a beautiful experience. Just before we left the orphanage, we stopped for a final picture in front of the security gate at the front of the property. The founder of the Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos (NPH) orphanage network, Father Wasson, is pictured here.
Onward to Machu Picchu. Now back at work, it is a little challenging to keep at the blog, but my goal is to show you some of our Machu Picchu adventure no later than the weekend….. Again, we so appreciate you keeping in touch. You will not be disappointed by the MP pictures. It was magic:) |
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