Sunday, October 19, 2008

A Bittersweet Visit

This weekend we went to a local orphanage that our unit visits on a regular basis. Apparently orphanages here are not quite what we would expect. The children are placed here for what amounts to centralized foster-care instead of being true orphans that are available for adoption (darn!).

It's kind of hard to write this post.... kind of hard to pin point the emotions we experienced during our visit....

One on hand, it was awesome to spend time with these kids. Surprisingly, they seem truly happy. There was a lot of laughter and many instant friendships. The kids were clean and clothed well. The orphanage itself was a really nice facility.

On the other hand... well, that's an obvious one.... It was heartbreaking for both of us to be there.... looking around... at all these beautiful children. Children that would love a Mommy and Daddy... and a "Mommy and Daddy" longing to take them home and love them.

-T&K





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Anonymous said...

And now I'm crying again. The conversation we had this morning and knowing what it means to you. You are wonderful, strong people. I pray that God grants you a wonderful strong baby. I love you both.
~Cat

October 21, 2008 at 7:21 AM

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