The First 10: Part 1
10 kids. That's where it all began for us. Over the course of the next week, we will be highlighting the stories of our first 10 children. Take a look back with us as we reflect on where it all began:
Wendy
Wendy was 17; she is now 27. In those first days of getting to know her, Sarah observed that: “Wendy is very much a lady--likes to look nice, wear pretty clothing, sit quietly... She had a Christian ayah (caretaker) at the government orphanage, and her face lights up during prayer times or when we mention Jesus' name.” Today, Wendy is a spit-fire. She still lights up at the name of Jesus. She continues to enjoy participating in the vocational program. You can see the pride on her face as she shows anyone and everyone who enters the room what she has completed. She has recently started sweeping after meals and finds joy in completing chores like the rest of the girls. We see her confidence grow through new challenges and responsibilities.
Amulya & Dhivena
In Sarah’s words, our twins, Amulya and Dhivena were “probably 13 or 14, but charts say 11.5 years old. They are constantly happy and good-natured. They shout out and fall all over themselves with excitement when they are spoken to. Amulya is shy--it's cute.”