Why hello there. I'm really bad at keeping up with these things but I am trying.
It's another world here that is for sure, but I think I am enjoying this new world. In the
U.S. we do not have a grip of what death is, at least not to the extent that I have experienced here.We know of it but we do not have to face it everyday. Not like they do here in Manila.
I am learning a lot about what it means to be Christ to people to love on them when they need it and to be hope as much as you can. WWJD? Yeah, cheesy I know but really it's true.
There is a virus going through the whole house. Several and I mean several sick kids. I have already had it and it's nasty. High fever is not fun. I can only imagine being so little and getting it. I feel so bad for them.
The Pre-K class is going very well! At least that is what I would like to think. Some of the kids do not understand a word I say, so it makes for interesting day. It is challenging and it is stretching me. I am loving it though! I would not trade it for anything, it's only a learning process.
Sometimes I wonder what God is actually doing, if I am here for the kids or if I am here for me. I think it's both.
Kids starve for attention period. No matter what country they come from or if they live in a healthy environment. Everyone needs it. Now, imagine what it is like to have your parents not want you. To grow up in an area that is disease ridden and having to face death at an early age. Your view of love is vague. There are these three little girls here that I have fallen in love with. They have been at Gentle hands about as long as me, they are orphans. When you go downstairs they cling to you. The youngest one is four I believe, and the older sister is nine if I am not mistaken. They long for attention. The other little girl was dropped off at Gentle hands in the middle of the night. When she came she was very ill and could barely walk. She is still sick but the joy in her eyes when you play with her is breathtaking. The three of them love for me to chase them and "try" to catch them. I love all the kids here there is nothing else in the world like it. Though, how do you teach a child what love is when they have been abused their whole life?
I will try to keep everyone posted weekly. Sorry I haven't but I think you will survive. I am doing well and continue with your thoughts and prayers and support! It is greatly appreciated. If you could only see and experience the things that I am. It is so different being here for longer than a few short days. There is so much hurt and so much to do. Life is so different. Though, what would it be if it wasn't anything else? God bless you!
Lacey
It's another world here that is for sure, but I think I am enjoying this new world. In the
U.S. we do not have a grip of what death is, at least not to the extent that I have experienced here.We know of it but we do not have to face it everyday. Not like they do here in Manila.
I am learning a lot about what it means to be Christ to people to love on them when they need it and to be hope as much as you can. WWJD? Yeah, cheesy I know but really it's true.
There is a virus going through the whole house. Several and I mean several sick kids. I have already had it and it's nasty. High fever is not fun. I can only imagine being so little and getting it. I feel so bad for them.
The Pre-K class is going very well! At least that is what I would like to think. Some of the kids do not understand a word I say, so it makes for interesting day. It is challenging and it is stretching me. I am loving it though! I would not trade it for anything, it's only a learning process.
Sometimes I wonder what God is actually doing, if I am here for the kids or if I am here for me. I think it's both.
Kids starve for attention period. No matter what country they come from or if they live in a healthy environment. Everyone needs it. Now, imagine what it is like to have your parents not want you. To grow up in an area that is disease ridden and having to face death at an early age. Your view of love is vague. There are these three little girls here that I have fallen in love with. They have been at Gentle hands about as long as me, they are orphans. When you go downstairs they cling to you. The youngest one is four I believe, and the older sister is nine if I am not mistaken. They long for attention. The other little girl was dropped off at Gentle hands in the middle of the night. When she came she was very ill and could barely walk. She is still sick but the joy in her eyes when you play with her is breathtaking. The three of them love for me to chase them and "try" to catch them. I love all the kids here there is nothing else in the world like it. Though, how do you teach a child what love is when they have been abused their whole life?
I will try to keep everyone posted weekly. Sorry I haven't but I think you will survive. I am doing well and continue with your thoughts and prayers and support! It is greatly appreciated. If you could only see and experience the things that I am. It is so different being here for longer than a few short days. There is so much hurt and so much to do. Life is so different. Though, what would it be if it wasn't anything else? God bless you!
Lacey
