Hi everyone
As you may know today we spent the first half of the day at the Nest orphanage. Erica told the story of Daniel and a few of the team members were acting it out. The lion costums turned out great, they were so cute and the kids LOVED them. All the kids were so cute and they were so happy to see us. But one little girl stood out to me. She was one of the kids I was helping with the craft and her name was Leah. She was very petit and very happy. I was told she is now in Kindergarden, but entered the Nest when she was around 5 months. When Trisha told me her story I wanted to cry. When Leah was 3 months old her father raped her. She in and out of the Hospital because she was very damdaged. Everytime I looked at her I was filled with sadness, how could someone do that to a 3 month old. But now her father is in Jail but she still can't be adopted because her parents haven't signed adoption papers. She was so cute and spunky, hope fully she'll be able to get adopted and get a very nice and caring family.
Dakota
(Front row) Erika Yenokida, Garrett Lee, Cindy Ko, Rebekah Ogimachi, Brenden Fong, Josh Chinn, (Second row) Kristine Fu, Dakota Chenoweth, Matt Sekijima, Heather Nakamura, Renee Wong, Nicole Okada, (Back row) Trenton Yenokida, Steve Lee, Dan Ko, Bob Sandefur, John Herburger, Jesse Sandefur, Shawn Terasaki
Hi Dakota... that story breaks my heart. But I'm sure your love and attention made her feel very special. How great that God gave you the opportunity to bless her in that way :)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see you guys soon!
Heather
Hi Dakota,
ReplyDeleteI met Leah last year. I'm glad she is in a safe place with the other children, and you were able to give her more love this year. Keep loving and praying! God bless you!