Ok so here's a taste so far:
Aug 2: "My first seconds here! I can't believe I made it. I can't believe I'm doing this. Overwhelmed with anticipation."
"This has absolutely been the best decision of my life! When i first got to Thailand I was scared, worried I made a mistake. But I haven't had a second though. The people are beautiful in every way. I feel so comfortable. Life is wonderful."
Aug 4: "Well I am about to be off to my first day at the orphanage...I picked the section with infants and I swear the first hour I was holding back tears. I think its just the sentiment of so many innocent babies who will grow up in poverty. And to know when I was a little baby I go so much more. Thats what saddens me the most, its just the luck of the draw."
Aug 6: " Yesterday I worried that I wasn't helpign, that me being here wasn't making a difference, I felt useless. Today a little baby, Amadou cried and cried until I picked him up and sag to him. He stopped crying and held onto me. Now granted, I'm sure anyone could have made him stop crying but there are almost 50 babies and maybe 7 women who work here. Everytiem I make a baby smile, every time I hold a baby I am helping."
Future Blog Topics To Come:
Unbeweavable!
Who Wants to Get Chose?!
Communal Dinners
How Many Wives Do You Have??
Senegalese Time...Hurry up!..and wait
Aleja,
ReplyDeleteEvery child in the orphanage is receiving a huge blessing just by being in your loving presence. Your light shines for all to see. Keep Shining......
Monica
Awesome Aleja, simply Awesome, as you know and I have told you, I'm so proud of you and the journey and path you have decided to take. You are so inspiring!
ReplyDeleteKnow that I will be looking for your updates and commenting so you know that I'm reading.
Thank you for sharing your journey :)
Sweetie, to say we are so proud of you just doesn't come close to describing what we feel as parents. You have such a big heart, an open-minded world view and immeasurable courage!! Be proud of yourself and don't underestimate the power of your presence in Senegal and in that orphanage. I'm sure you are touching lives and planting seeds that will bear much fruit for many years to come. Stay Strong Black Woman, Stay Strong! We Love you Madly!! Mom & Dad ;-)
ReplyDeleteYou are such a powerful person. I am proud to be your aunt. Keep on going and remember that you are loved by all and that God loves you for the work that you are doing. "Work is worship."
ReplyDeleteAunt Marie
I can't wait to see you and see a new you,there is so much you getting ready for that you don't even know what it is.the plan is already at work just hang in there.the test is coming.
ReplyDeletelove your cuz LEROY
Thank you all for your love and support! I wouldn't be here if not for you all :)
ReplyDeleteWow. Keep doing what you do. You are brilliant! I love you.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful...keep on keepin' on, all that you are doing is significant and special.
ReplyDeleteAleja,
ReplyDeleteI just last night logged onto your blog. It is absolutely wonderful. I know this will be a changing point in your life giving you a perspective different from anything else you have ever experienced. Not only will you be a richer and more well rounded individual from what you are living from, but the children and the people you are with will be touched by you long after you have gone. Thank you for sharing your blog.