To understand this Part 2 of the story about the sewing
machine, read MONDAY’s post first. These
children were being helped walk down by their teacher to a little classroom
where they taught them and played with them. The children only can stay at Open
Arms Orphanage up to 2 years and so during that time they try to find a guardian
or family member who is willing to bring the child up and very often as is the
case of the 2 week old baby I showed you on Monday, they do not have to
finance to do so, nor sometimes know how to cope.
A
week or so before the children are released, Open Arms brings the guardian into
the orphanage to live in this little house.
This is a typical Malawian house with a dust floor, and no furniture
except that box and of course a mosquito net.
This urn is to keep water cool.
They learn about nutrition and how to best
care for the child.
This mat standing up is the bed which every night they
put on the floor.
So I asked the orphanage what was the greatest need at
present. They told me that the 2 week
old baby that had been brought in that day would need Terry nappies and they
were expensive so I agreed that the 50,000 Malawian Kwacha would go to buy
them. They were delighted and below you
see me handing over the money to the Matron (in white) and holding one of the
adorable children called Victoria in my arms.
It was an honour and privilege to be able to help in this small way.
I will end again showing you the 2 week old baby that
had been found in a hollow of a tree and left to die but now is assured of a
chance of a better future life ahead.
So that ends my story tht started with a sewing machine and ended with nappies. Tomorrow I have some more images taken arond the orphpange so you might wish to see those as well.
Many thanks for visiting and also for leaving comments.
Heartwarming!
ReplyDeleteBless your heart! You are now their hero! They have so very little.
ReplyDeleteThis seems to be a fine organization filled with caring people. The house does seem a bit bare. How fine of you to help them with your donation.
ReplyDeleteThank you for making positive changes. So much.
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures and story. Those children are the fortunate ones.
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing!
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