As I sat wondering what our next step would be, I reflected on my disappointment that the boys decided against returning to the COTS orphanage. We all really miss the children. However, I understand their decision and support their need to make a stand. Good for them! We have made a commitment though, to help with the education and well being of the children, where possible. I have no doubt these children will be a part of our lives for ever.
However, it had left me feeling a little 'projectless.' I'd hoped for some sign in the days that followed, but nothing had appeared. My original plan was to head way out North West, to a rural area. However, after much discussion with the boys, I felt that may not be in their best interest.
Serendipity is a propensity for making fortunate discoveries while looking for something unrelated.
In walked Denish, Mary and Sally, three beautiful and inspiring people affiliated with the Ten Friends NGO and the Hopeful Home for Orphans and Helpless Children.
The orphanage owns their own home, which houses 35 clean and well kept children, aged between 5 and 16. The orphanage was bright and cheery, warm and homely. It had a really lovely feel. However, much to the boys' disappointment they still only served Dahl Bhaht at meal times.
Hopeful Home for Orphans and Helpless Children had been the brainchild of two wonderful women with similar backgrounds, Bhubaneswori and Gopini. They were in need of many things, one of which was school supplies.
On behalf of the Hopeful Home for Orphans and Helpless Children, I humbly thank The Southport School community for donating all the school supplies. I can guarantee they have gone to a very worthy place.
Hi there Lisa, I think it is lovely that you have found the orphanage and such needy children to give all of the pens, pencils rubbers etc to. They must have thought all of their christmasses had come at once. You and the boys will have received great satisfaction in seeing all of the happy children as they received all of these gifts. Keep up the good work, nana.
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ReplyDeleteWe are loving your stories and you are on such a wonderful adventure. You are very inspiring and I hope we can make a difference in other lives like you are. Enjoy every second. Dayna, Karl, Jackson and Emmo x