Completed orphanage building
Orphanage's Kitchen
Orphans and House Mother's toilets and showers
Today we were able to take it a little easier because of the long travel period to get here. So we had the chance to meet the orphans and house mothers, play with the children, get adapted to the new environment, etc. But we still worked a little as well. We just fixed up a few things around camp concerning the septic tank and Amber and Jako's house.
Moving bricks into piles and cleaning up the septic field
Helping waterproof Amber and Jako's house
We also started organizing for Monday morning's first eye exam location. We were able to practice with Charles (who received glasses, as well as translated for us) and one of the house mother's from the orphanage.
Using the refraction kits to test eyes
Matching her prescription to a pair of glasses
And this evening, we had dinner with the children in the orphanage. Jeremy brought balloon animals and they had an incredibly fun time making them. We had a delicious dinner cooked for us by the house mothers. And we were also able to give out the VBS blankets that we brought with us to the children. They love them! We saw them traveling through the campsite tonight wrapped in their cozy warm blankets. What a blessing from God to let our children at VBS help the children here in Zambia!
Receiving their blankets
And last, we would like to introduce you to the newest orphan of the bunch, 5 week old Genesis. She is adorable! Amber and Jako took her in after her mother gave birth to her 2 months early. She was in a very ill condition, but they nursed her back to health and now one of the house mothers is her new 'mom' (after her mother passed away shortly after the birth). She is getting bigger day by day and is now at healthy 6 pounds - which is a vast improvement from the state she was in when she arrived at the orphanage.
Genesis (age 5 weeks)
It is now a little after 10:30pm again and time to hit the sack! We will catch up with you all tomorrow after church. Keep praying for us! 'Til then!
Great to be able to read about & see pictures of what is happening there. Will continue to pray for you all.Looking forward to next update.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to hear again and what a delightful surprise to see the orphanage. It seems you were just making bricks to use to build with and now the completed project. Praise God!
ReplyDeletePraise God for the work you are doing. We continue to pray. It was 103 today when I drove home from church, please remember to pray for the team going to Ciaro. :)
ReplyDeleteI am happy the children had fun. I am glad the eyeglasses are already being used for sight, can't wait to hear how many souls recieve the gospel as a result of the free glases. :) Smiles and hugs to all! :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE seeing those adorable children with the vbs blankets. i can't wait to show the girls tomorrow. they will love it!
ReplyDeletethank you so much for updating us. love the pictures.
always in my prayers!!!
dana : )