What a busy day we had today….
We started the morning visiting a couple that desires to start a home for children in need. After that we had the privilege to see what God is doing through the efforts of Brother Solomon and his precious family in the Lighthouse Home for orphans. Our brother has put together one of he nicest facilities I have seen yet! The boys we met were so happy to be home. The latest addition to the family is a young man (11) who just lost his mother a few days ago. The relatives brought them in because they cannot care for him. The family at Lighthouse has welcomed him and the love in this place just spills over! We were served delicious coconuts and there were mangoes galore!
After Lighthouse, we visited the home of Davis and Nimi in the suburb of Chennai called Padappai. David is the son of begging lepers, and at the age of 5 he contracted leprosy as well and was confined to a hospital where he received treatment and overcame the disease after 2 years. He was rescued from the life of begging in the streets and was given the opportunity to pursue his studies – Today he is a physical therapist! He developed a special love for children who are in the same predicament he was and decided to rescue all the children that God brought his way. Today, after marrying a beautiful lady who speaks English perfectly, David lives with his 6 children – 5 of which were brought to him after their parents were dead or abandoned them. With the help of Justice, we will be able to furnish the children’s bedroom with bunk beds and an armoire for their scarce clothing. He will also be able to purchase enough food for the next few months.
Hey Kelly, it's Ping. it's so nice to find out this blog and see what you've been doming. Now I'm trying to figure out how long you're going to stay in India (sorry I can never remember this.) and see if i can help anyone in need, also see how i can help. the only thing i can come up with is that maybe some daily needs. i would ask my mom and dad see if they can donate some money to those children. could you give me the infos of ImagineNations and all the details so I can ask them more reasonably? thaks. Ping
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