“Because I delivered the poor who cried for help, and the fatherless who had none to help him.” – Job 29:12
Another opportunity was given to us from above. Prior to us arriving in our city, the local orphanage has been off-limits to foreigners. They developed a negative taste in their mouth about foreigners because of a soured relationship they previously had with a foreign family who once lived in our town. This local orphanage has burdened our hearts recently, and we felt that we should try to give them a visit anyway. Sure enough, this feeling was given to us solely from Father. A friend of Becky’s asked her if she wanted to go visit the orphanage with her! This friend is a family member and has a loving heart for people, especially for children in need. Becky told her of the strong possibility that she would not be allowed in. Her friend said to give it a try anyway.
Becky’s pryer was, “If this is your will, let there be a way.” Sure enough, she was allowed in! To top it off, she was allowed in with opened arms and excitement from the orphanage workers! No sign of any hostility or fear. She greeted them with a loving smile and a bag of fruit and candy. She sat at a picnic table with two workers, 4 children, and her sweet sister friend. The children in the orphanage all have some kind of special need or physical handicap. 3 out of the 4 children at the table were unable to speak. However, they sure could laugh, smile, and eat pineapple with Becky! These children are abandoned. One little boy that could sort of speak was found on the side of the road. I did not plan on taking any pictures, but when he discovered my phone in my pocket, he was hooked to the phenomenon of a touchscreen. The kids were fascinated to be able to see themselves, and somehow took pictures while enamored!
The workers told Becky she could come back at anytime. We were blown away by the reception we received from them! We are in pryer about how to pursue this relationship with them. We will take it slow, go in small numbers of visitors, and spread out the number of times during the month to start out. But man are we excited!!!