The Story of Baby Sarah....

Here are the emails that I sent and received tonight from Mama Arlene at the orphanage!


Todd Ellingson wrote: Good morning! Ok, here’s the deal. I still have room in my suitcase. What is one item that you would like for yourself? Something special that you could use. It can be anything! I know you probably put the children’s needs before your own so it may be difficult for you to answer….but I know there is probably something that you want.

Arlene wrote:
Todd,
This is totally selfish and probably to expensive. Andria may help you on this. I need a business suit for government meetings. Black is always good here but any suit will do. This suit would be worn when the occasion requires I dress American. I really like African cloths. I think a skirt and a jacket, blouse size ( ) might fit. If there is a thrift shop near you go there for it. If that is not possible. I have long hair. Any thing that would help tie it back would be good. Thanks.
With the arrival of a new baby girl. Infant stuff is needed more than ever.. bottles, nipples, cloth diapers etc.
The time is so near for you to come. Can't wait.
mama


Arlene wrote again:
Story about the infant girl
The Muhanga District called early this morning.
While walking to work this morning a man walking through a deserted area heard a strange sound coming from a falling down mud house. He listened and heard it again. It was a very weak cry from a hurt animal he thought. We walked to the door of the dilapidated mud house and peered in. There on the floor lay a tiny naked baby. He took up the child in his hands wrapped it in his shirt and went to the cell leader. He then took the baby to Alice,Vise Mayor of Gendre & family for the District.

She has only us in the district who can not say no and will accept these through away babies. The baby is beautiful and maybe about 5 days old.
Yes we have a baby girl. Claudine, David, Johnny, Laki now share the nursery with this little gift from God. She has quite a family 40 in all and mama's. She will share the love and space. As of now her name is Sara.
The nursery needs to expand. We need to expand. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
mama