Pictures from our time at the school.

Here are some pictures of our time at the school. I couldn't get the pictures to upload last night, but definitely wanted you to see the faces of these adorable kids. How could you not love being here? These kids LOVE having their pictures taken, and then seeing what they look like. I wonder if they have ever looked in a mirror.
I have to admit, I constantly wonder "Why them? Why wasn't I the one who was born in Africa into such poverty and sickness? How was I so lucky and they seem to be so deprived?" I don't feel like I have the choice to sit here and feel the deprivation these kids face each day. I don't think, if I really tried to wrap my mind around it, I would be able to do what I am here to do well. I must hope for them.
When I think about these things and my need to be hopeful, the only thing I come back to is thankfulness. I think it is absolutely imperative that I be thankful for the things that I have that were ALL given to me. Not because I earned them- a great family, friends who love me well, a job that I love, etc. I ought to be thankful that God chose to give me these things out of His mercy. I have much to be thankful for. (By the way, I have no idea why this is all underlined....) =)Kids waiting in "line" for their turn to play some of "Coach Jenny's" very creative games!

Several of the little girls wear these headdresses to show respect to their Muslim faith.

Bruce and two of his little ladies. These two love being held!

So cute!!

Do you recognize the little one Jenny is holding? She would be the same girl that Bruce is holding in the above picture. She just has to smile and bat her eyelashes and we crumble!

The joy of this little face reminds me why we are here.

Can you picture this little guy with the last name "Sheehan"? Mom, I know I promised that I wouldn't take one home with me....but how much would you love this little one?!!