Not a Good Morning at the Orphanage

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Hello Friends and Family -- Wendy here.

Adrienne and I looked forward to being with the kids again on Monday, after having one day off. We were, however, not prepared for our children showing up in the playground looking like zombies. They looked like little robots, each with a toy in their hands.

Their caretaker, a woman we had not yet met named Anna, was not interested in engaging the children in play, and seemed to view us as intruders in her orderly world. After some time, we did get some of the boys to play ball, and they are slowly getting the idea of playing together.

Danna, a five year old girl who has captured my heart, did not interact with anyone except the caretaker, and at one point we saw her beating a stuffed doll with a stick. This can't be good.

The bright spot in the morning was visiting the Down's kids. They scream with delight when they see us, and two are working at climbing out of their playpen to be with us. Adrienne took some killer photos.

Our new assignment is to be with Down's babies, and we'll visit that group this afternoon.

More soon,
Wendy

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