This past week we had the privilege to visit three different orphanages, each with their own style and blessings.
The first was way out in a rural area and had the dream to one day be self sustaining by producing products such as pigs, ducks, honey and flowers. Although we played games, sang songs, acted out a bible story my favorite part of the day was simply talking with a group of teenage girls who simply wanted to ask us questions about life in the United States. Rachel was even able to share her testimony and Margaret followed with the gospel and one of the girls accepted Christ as her personal savior that day.
The following day we visited an all girls orphanage in the city. The moment that we got out of the cars we were stormed by a furry of hugs, smiles, and laughter. These girls are not all necessarily without parents; many of them have been taken out of abusive situations, off the streets, or out of drug addictions but it amazing to see the change that has been made in all of their lives. They are well discipled and cared for but are so hungry for love and affection and it was awesome to be able to be that for them.
Yesterday, we finished out the week by visiting an all boys orphanage in another rural area. After sharing a message we spent our time getting our butts kicked in a soccer game. This is becoming a bad reoccurring theme between us playing soccer and losing. It has been tons of fun though and I even look forward to the next opportunity that we will have to play again. This is funny because I have recently been asking God for more humility and between the thin air, crazy playing conditions, and pure outmatch of skill God is doing just that.
Even though their parents weren´t in their lives, every single one of these children has a Heavenly Father that loves them passionately. We were so blessed this past week to be able to share that love with each precious child we met.
