I fell in love with a little girl today. We visited the Hotpec Orphanage, home to 91 children. I found her sitting on the dirt floor of the ‘barn’ scraping some old rice out of a dirty bowl and into her mouth.
I picked her up and never wanted to let her go.
Awwww.
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This story is so tender!!!
I understand you Treana!!! I really love child!!!
Remind yourself that, by making the improvements to these orphanages, you are helping to create a sense of family as well as safety and well-being for this little lovely one and the others. I can imagine you going home and squeezing the breath out of your own two. “Yes, mummy, it’s lovely to have you back but PLEEEEEZE let me go!!”. Oh, and, “Mummy, why has daddy put the wine in his shoe and dressed it in a T-shirt?”. The palm wine story should explain everything!!
Poor little thing, it’s crazy that these children are living in such bad conditions. I have now informed my family and friends about the amazing work that you and the rest of the volunteers are doing and have let them know that we need to spread the word to get these people the help and medication that they need.
Lets hope others do the same. Carry on with the great work you are doing fantastic.
It must be so hard for you to see the children and then have to let go. Your story today gave me butterflies in my tummy. From a great distance, we love the children too.
I can’t imagine how hard it’s going to be for you to have to leave all of those children there in the conditions that they live in, but the work that is being done there will help them a great deal and they will like you forever and love you for always. Just like you own children. Give these children a big squeeze for me. Love ya
I was watching If Everyone Cared video last night and right away my thoughts went to you and Ryan. I am telling my family and friends about the foundation and sharing your link on Facebook. Thank you for taking us with you on your journey. I had always heard the saying about one act of kindness could change things but your story about the little girl with the burns really drove that home for me. You have definitely opened my eyes and touched my heart through your blog. Thank you. Wishing you all a safe journey and you both a safe return trip home to your family.
I would want to bring them all home and look after them, i admire you and Ryan for doing this, it takes a special person and you are. Thank you for keeping us informed xxx
Can you send her to me? If only overseas adoption were reasonable, I would take her home!
Treana, By blogging your experiences you have brought this home and made it very personal to many people. I am inspired to step outside myself and think about these children who are withstanding so many disadvantages. May God bless you for your generosity of time and gifts to these people.
I have a feeling we will all get to meet her one day!
I can’t read any of your posts without tearing over. I look forward to hearing your stories first hand.
Everybody at Obakki is looking forward to your safe return…it is very quiet here with out your chaos!
Safe Travels,
XO Jen
I’m a grown man and I am sitting at my computer tearing up. These posts have been both heart breaking and amazing. The Obakki Foundation really is making an impact for change…..keep it up!
You’re right at some point your stories will change peoples lives. Everytime I read stories such as yours it reinforces the reason why I care and do what I do. And, your words did take me to a deeper level of caring.
I heard of your Foundation through the Gates Foundation in Seattle. You’re on an amzing journey!
And now, I am hoping you are at home safe, resting and taking in all that you’ve accommplished and feeling the love and gratitude from the Villagers.
Humanity, Activity & Duty are strong words that inspired me to become involved with those less fortunate. Please let me know who I can help make your foundation more successful!
Incredible. Each post is a new story that so many of us have never been exposed to. The foundation is doing so much, and the possibilities are endless. It’s hard to believe how much we take advantage of things like schooling and clean water, which are hardly thought through twice, though it’s somewhat of a luxury in so many countries. It is so easy for us to ignore the truth, but the Obakki Foundation is a huge step in an amazing direction. Thank-you so much for sharing with us your experiences.