The Great Escape, part 1

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Hello, Everyone -- Wendy here.

Our day was made yesterday by an incident at the orphange that melted not just our hearts, but all of the caretakers in our vicinity ...

We were doing our thing with the toddlers when suddenly around the corner popped two of our ambulatory Downs kids at high speed, running directly for us. Andre, with his huge smile and distinctive gait, led the way with Nicolietta close behind. All caretakers were in hysterics as Andre made a beeline for Adrienne, and Nicolietta positioned herself above my lap and plopped down.

It took at least five minutes for their own caretaker to realize they were missing, and she knew exactly where to find them ... we were all still laughing when she appeared at the corner and came to retrieve them.

Nicolietta made a less dramatic escape about a half hour later, and sure enough, she was on my lap when her caretaker arrived for her.

The caretakers later positioned Andre and Nicolietta in their own area, but at an angle where they could watch us with our toddler group.

We've decided we want to spend this Friday with the Downs group. They were our first group, and Friday is our last day at the orphanage.

Best to all, Wendy

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Comments

[John Logan]

Last Day Friday
Last days are always the hardest. They will remember you for all their lives. I know that leaving will be hard, but they will know that someone cared and that will sustain them through many hardships. I know that it will sustain you through many things as well. God speed y'all safely home.

[Wendy and Adrienne]

Thanks, John
Yes, John. This is our last week here, and already we are wondering how we are going to possibly leave these children. We want to take about twelve of them with us -- and keep them forever.