Thursday, February 9, 2012

pilipili hoho

pilipili hoho...this is my new favorite Swahili word. It's just fun to say, and it means green pepper! Just a fun fact for the day!
I have been going through all the case files
from the old social worker that recently left. There are 47 kids currently living here at Teule and each one has a file with their history and education information. Erastus, the director here at Teule, wants to make the documentation system more organized and prepare it for the next social worker. I have enjoyed the time spent together as we look at each child individually and talk about what needs to be added to the file and how it can be updated. I really love what I am doing, but it is not easy going through all the files and reading each child's case history. Abandonment, neglect, abuse, child labor...the list really goes on. All of them are bright, funny, and have good hearts and they now also have a home with an education. I think as time continues I will get better at figuring out what to say on this thing...processing the evils that are done to children is not an easy battle. Please keep them in your prayers and thoughts.

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