Today is my second day working in the Osu orphanage. I am working with the toddlers and there are about 33 of them all together. These kids' basic needs are taken care of ie. food, clothing, and shelter. But they do not get enough love. The aunties yell and beat them when they are bad. My job is to love, and I am trying my hardest. Yesterday I was all loved out and kind of discouraged but I am definitely not the first to feel this way. Today has been better and I am starting to learn how to help and love these kids. It is so different than interacting with the kids at home. These kids don't speak much English and they all starve for constant attention. I have a couple of favorites, Kofi is a sweetheart who loves nothing more than simply sitting on your lap as the chaos goes on around him. Kelvin is another one, he is all smiles and kind of mischevious. In the last couple of days the question "Why?!" has popped in my head a lot. Why was I born in America to 2 loving parents? Why do you have to live in Ghana for 2 years to adopt? Why did these children get left? Why do Ama and Kelvin rock themselves to sleep? (I've heard that this is a dangerous behavior.....any answers?) Why why why?! I love the kids already and I am prepared to give them all my love. I miss everyone at home and love you all! I forgot my camera today but I will definitely get at least 1 or 2 pictures uploaded. I got some good ones from when a couple of us took 5 of the orphans to the beach. CUTE are they!
Peace and love
2 comments:
Taylor sounds amazing! You were very blessed with 2 loving parents (and sisters duh! :) These kids are lucky people like you are willing to be selfless and serve them. We love you!
Taylor, I don't know why we are given different challenges in life, but I do know that Heavenly Father loves all of his children and he is watching over all of us. He is blessing those sweet children thru you. You are God's instrument in helping those children feel love. The ones that are rocking themselves are just trying to comfort themselves. Maybe you could rock them, or you could give them a blanket you brought or get them a stuffed animal. Keep up the good work. We are so very proud of you. Way to represent. We love you very much.
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