This afternoon, there were quite a few children outside playing, which always makes it nice for the girls. One girl in particular really played with Aria. It was so cute hearing the girl yell out, "Aria", and to see Aria's face light up in a huge smile as she went to play with her. They had lots of fun together. When it was time for us to go inside, I told the girl (oh, I'm so terrible with Tuvan names!) that she could come to our apartment sometime to play. Well, she wanted to come right then! So, she went home and got permission to come, and then we all went inside. Aria and Nina thoroughly enjoyed having a friend to play with! They were so excited! After playing together for a while, we all had supper together. Then, our new little friend went home, as it was getting dark, and we wanted to make sure she was home before sunset. We invited her to come back again, and she said she would tomorrow. We'll see. :)
My heart went out to this little 6-year old girl. She told us that her dad lives far away and she hasn't seen him in a long time. She also hasn't had contact with her mom in a long time, as she is at the hospital (don't know why). This little girl presently lives with her teenage brother and aunt. From the little I saw of her living situation... it's not very good. I just longed to take this little child in my arms and give her a great big hug, something she probably doesn't get... at least not that often. I was reminded of how I felt so badly for our kids yesterday, as they play outside with dirt and trash, and experience some 'not-so-pleasant' things. I realized once again how blessed our children really are! They have a mama and a papa who love them oh, so very much, as well as each other! They are being taught the truth from a young age. They get so many hugs and kisses throughout the day. They have so, so very much!
My heart aches for this little girl as well as all the many other children here (and around the world!) who have no mommy to tuck them into bed and give them a goodnight kiss, or a papa to have fun with. My desire is that they will experience his love whenever they enter our home or play with us outside. I know that his heart aches for these little ones as well.
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I alwazs love reading your blog. It is so encouraging. For example when I read about that woman who died, I told Jesse that I wanted to move there now. And the blog about how bad a day you had with your children. I had a day very similar yesteerday. Then I remembered what you wrote. Thanks. It helped.
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