We've anticipated the arrival of our "first orphan" for months. At last, Daniel is here! He is 5 years old and has already lived a life that would be daunting for many adults. His mother did not want him, abandoning him at the age of 2 weeks. Perhaps her behavior during the pregnancy had something to do with his cerebral palsy; perhaps not. He has been living with a family in Mati since he was 2 weeks old, but his health care costs are becoming too much for them to handle. The father of this family was murdered last year, so their income has been drastically reduced.
They sought advice from the local office of "children's services", and they were referred to us.
We brought Daniel home to Agape House yesterday.
In a few hours, we realized we were not prepared with the supplies (rubber pants, diapers, baby wipes, etc.) that Daniel required. His "accident" during prayer time left no doubt that we needed a shopping trip ASAP!
Daniel's first night was short. I think he and his nannies might have slept for 3 hours. He made up for it by napping this morning. The nannies did not nap. I hope his second night is easier for all of them!
Please pray for us as we seek to nurture and love and provide for Daniel; please pray for Daniel.
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