Friday, March 19, 2010

A Little Bit of Life Captured

Oh man! I miss these kids immensely! I dream of them, I think of them, I ache for them. Here are some pics so you can put faces with names of those you've prayed for and learned about!










From top to bottom:
Dev and her Dad: The most amazing father in the world caring for his 2 year old girl as they wait for their miracle. Pray a hospital takes her for her surgery, or that even better, the Lord miraculously heal her heart!
Shikira and her family: She is 3 with an amputated lower leg. Her mom dedicated both her babies to the Lord on the day she was discharged from our ward!
Jenni and Windgi: Jenni broke her leg and had pins to hold the bone together. Her brother was not hurt, but came with the package:) They are both darling! Windgie lights up everyones day! Jenni now has her pins out and is pushing others around in their wheelchairs! I was also told that last night she was dancing!
Marie: She is now out of her cast. I think at one point I may have mentioned she was orphaned, but her aunt and uncle and baby cousin have since come to us. They are very loving and she already calls her aunti "mama", and her cousin "sissi." She is out of her cast now, but still gaurding her arm like it's her infant!
Daniette: Being held by our dear Sarah who's now back in Arizona. Daniette and her mom left with tarps and a bag of food (and a box of lysol cleaning supplies that her mom mysteriously aquired and I imagine will sell.HA! I am glad for her) Daniette is a cutie! She will mimic all that she sees. If you stroke her back, she'll stroke yours. If you dance in worship, she dances too! She came along way at our little post-op.
Rudy is 4 years old. His left leg is broken out of his hip socket. He walks with a limp. Continuing to pray that the Lord perfectly mend his broken bones and make him to walk straight!
Carlandia is 7. She is a spunky delight! She went "home" two weeks ago with her parents and older sister. They will live in a tent city. They were all bright lights in our ward! Continuing to pray that her leg grow to match the same length as the other.
Louise: 11 years(?)-She is a darling with the best smile and cute big dimple! She has been through too much suffering! But the Lord has given her great joy in life! I don't want to see her growing up an orphan! I pray that she always know the Father's love in a very close and personal way!
The BOYS! Jean is smiling and Keven is sleeping in this photo. They are little buddies! Jean is 5 months old and Keven 3 months. Both are bigger now than when this pic was taken.
Francellot: The brightest little 6 year old boy I know! He has a great personality and is very artistic. He wants to be an orthopedic doc when he grows up! I have no doubts he'll do it!

3 comments:

JP and Elizabeth said...

Amanda,
We feel your pain. Every time we see the photos, we long to be there again. We want to hold hug them all. We also miss working with you and the rest of our amazing crew!

Anonymous said...

so great, amanda

Sandra's Latest... said...

I see the cd worked after all. fun to see the pictures here.
glad you had such an amazing time and that the children are doing so well.
I think of them often!
Praying for you as you transition back to life in the USA.
Love ya girl,
Sandra