Remember a week and a half ago I blogged on Esther, who had just "graduated" into a higher level at school and we went to her graduation. Unbeknownst to us and Sister Fedelia, Daniel that week had also received a very high honor at his school and because OLA was not notified, there was no recognition at all of his achievement. Sister Fedelia felt bad, so invited us last week to a party that would honor Daniel, as well as Esther, for their hard work.
In the picture above is Sister Fedelia, Esther and Daniel that was taken before the party began. And what a party it was!!! After people had a time of sharing and congratulating Esther and Daniel, all the caregivers came out and began setting up tables, bringing in food and minerals (soda) and distributing the food to each of us. After a few minutes, it became apparent that this was also a party honoring those of us at Back2Back. Sister Fedelia gave a lovely, heartfelt appreciation talk thanking us for coming along side OLA and for helping them begin to achieve some of their plans for being self-sustaining, as well as the improvements that were being made.
They had even hired a photographer to come and take pictures of the group. The picture at the very top is of all of us; caregivers, B2B staff, children and friends. And last week a new baby was brought to the Childrens' Home. He is a newborn and his name is Lucky. Sarah, in the picture above, is holding him. (Sarah is in the middle.) It was a special afternoon with special friends at OLA. How blessed we are to be a part of God's plans at OLA!
In-Joy,
Eileen and Crist
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