Today was a good day. Finally we got a real semblance of what we're here for.
It was one of those things u keep reading about but never think it'd reallie happen. I never thought I'd actually walk through an untouchable village. Those kids were really touch-deprived, and they constantly wanted us to carry them and hug them and hold their hands. They'd probably hardly ever seen foreigners too. I think it was really meaningful for them to haf a chance to hang out with us.
I realised one thing as I was walking out of the village. As I held one of the girls' hand and walked, i realised that her hand didn't feel very different from my niece's that I hold back home. But these children are despised at the lowest end of society. Sigh.
To my dear daughters and others, your soft toys havent been given out yet, but they will be next week when we visit other places. ;) so far, we've been dealing with crowds that are too large to give them out without causing a stampede.
It was one of those things u keep reading about but never think it'd reallie happen. I never thought I'd actually walk through an untouchable village. Those kids were really touch-deprived, and they constantly wanted us to carry them and hug them and hold their hands. They'd probably hardly ever seen foreigners too. I think it was really meaningful for them to haf a chance to hang out with us.
I realised one thing as I was walking out of the village. As I held one of the girls' hand and walked, i realised that her hand didn't feel very different from my niece's that I hold back home. But these children are despised at the lowest end of society. Sigh.
To my dear daughters and others, your soft toys havent been given out yet, but they will be next week when we visit other places. ;) so far, we've been dealing with crowds that are too large to give them out without causing a stampede.
its really heart wrenching to read about the kids .. but its a great thing that you guys are doing! will be continually prayering for you and your team.
merry christmas liren
hugs,
pam :)