Scrapbooks and Bags Open Doors

We are halfway through our trip, time to take a deep breath. Cindy and I took the remaining nanny scrapbooks and bags - for those who were off on the day we delivered - to the head ayi, as well as a complete set for her. She was so excited - she had been waiting for her gift, saying that hers was the best because she had all the children. She is a believer, and asks God to find a forever family for each child. She told us that the ayis were so excited because the books are so pretty. The ayis are proud to take them home so they can show pictures of the children they care for to all their friends. We will be teaching the ayis in the House of Love how to make pretty scrapbook pages today. We are still figuring out how to get to each house in the time left. Grace will be translating for us, and Melissa S. will help as well.
The ayis were also excited about the bags, wanting to pick out the prettiest ones. Their idea of pretty was not always my idea of pretty - so it was funny to watch the trading back and forth. Sometimes one ayi would choose a bag for a co-worker, clearly telling them it was the one they should choose. We also gave bags with soap and lotion to the cleaning ayis.The ayis have been much more open with us this year, and willing to be available for us to interact with the children. They greet us warmly as we arrive. Just one more way to open the doors for them to want to know Jesus.
Lori B.