Greetings blog followers. Today is Monday here in Nigeria. Its been a tough day for me. First I woke up and the food has finally gotten to me----many trips to the bathroom facilities. They say it will happen eventually. We are just not used to the food. I have meds I brought from the US that will wipe it all out within a day. Pray I get my strength back.
We went on a orphanage visit today to see what needs the facility and children had. It was such a hard thing for me to see. There were about 15 children there. One child really touched my heart. He was craving attention and after we brought gifts for them we were about to leave. As we were saying our goodbyes he would not let go of my leg. It was so hard. I cried a lot and am still having a hard time. I want so badly to take them all home with me, however I know that is not possible. I'm going to have to really work hard when I get back to raise money and team up with Rotary to help these children as much as we can! They deserve it! I love them so much and will work hard to be their voice.
That's all for now. Thank you for the prayers. We have been here now for over a week and many of us feel emotionally and physically drained. Keep lifting us up so we can help these people of Nigeria...they need us!
OH my.....I can't imagine!!! Can't you bring him home??!!!!!
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Every trip has the high points and low points. Even with my Rotary GSE trip to Taiwan there were moments of great joy and some moments of frustration and exhaustion. Do what you can, get the medicine you need to get better, and finish the trip strong. When you return home, what will you do for yourself to make this trip a launch pad of even greater accomplishment? You will find the answer.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing experience Kelli. I can't even imagine what it would be to be there. I hope you start feeling better soon. I will definitely keep you and the other Rotarians in my prayers! God Bless!
ReplyDeleteWE LOVE YOU KELLI. WE LOVE YOUR LOVE FOR GOD'S PEOPLE! AUNT BREN i have written on this several times but they didn't all go i think this will!! we r following you all the time and of course praying
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