This blog idea is not working out as I hoped! I have tons of pictures, but I can't download them because either the internet shuts down, or the download simply won't go through. I guess I'll just have to give great descriptions!
I am definitely feeling the effects of cultural shock. I know that things will get easier as time goes by. I was just remembering how upset I was traveling in London by myself, and how I wanted to come home. London?!! What on earth was there to be worried about there?!! So, I'm now putting myself back in that memory, and reminding myself that I've been alone and uncomfortable before, and I made it thru with only minor injuries :)
The children at AmaGhar are so sweet and affectionate. The countless memories I've had this week with them are the reason I made this trip - to bring smiles to the faces of children who are underpriveleged and abandoned. Last night when I was reading a story with about five of the children, we fell into a laughing fit, and had trouble breathing. Their laughter was so contagious that I couldn't finish the story because I couldn't stop laughing!
I've been wondering why I haven't cried yet, but I guess it's because I have spent so much time laughing, smiling, and hugging, that I have little time to think about being sad. Every time the tears start, I am immediately surrounded by at least three children shouting, "auntie, auntie, come play! auntie will you wear my favorite color tomorrow? auntie, auntie look at what I made!!" or I have several girls attempting to braid my hair at the same time. My interaction with the children has been endless and clearly the support I need right now :)
I can't wait to send you pictures of all their adorable faces!
1 comment:
don't know if you got my other comments. Your doing such a wonderful thing every child you touch will be a better person. Your their angel.
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