May 24, 2011 will mark a New Day for the lives of two Zambian orphans. Sibasiso (Sisi) and Muchoni arrived about 45 minutes ago and are currently getting accustomed to their new rooms, clothes, and toys!
Sisi is 6 years old, and she is a double orphan. Her mom died when she was 9 months old and her father died 2 years ago, but she has been living with her aunt since her mom died. She is in Grade 1 (Kindergarten equivalent) and speaks NO English. The aunt and uncle who have been raising her are both HIV positive.
Muchoni is also 6 years old, and he is Sisi's cousin. His father died when he was 2 months old, and his mother, being young and having only one child, didn't want the responsibility and left him with the father's family, so he has been raised by his aunt. His mother is still living but has not lived with him since he was about one year old, making Muchoni a single orphan, or a double orphan due to abandonment.
Both children arrived with the clothes on their backs--no bag, no toys, and no extra clothes.
I'll let these pictures speak for themselves, and I know those of you who have walked alongside us on this journey are rejoicing (and crying happy tears!) with us today!
2 comments:
Praise God, what a blessing to have the first of the children arrive at New Day.
How's your supply of Chocolate?
We miss you
Mary and Bruce
How wonderful! Exciting!! have been following your blog from here in Canada
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