Today was probably one of the sweetest, memory making momentsthat I’ve experienced in all my time here. We commuted about an hour to a small village where we were greeted by many happy, rambunctious street children. They were excited to see us because they knew what was to come. The brothers (opposite the sisters) of missionaries of charity wash and feed about a hundred street children each week. A little overwhelmed at first, i was handed a small bar of soap. Girls and boys separated and the goal was to have them squeaky clean for their big lunch. A few young girls, sadly I observed, seemed to be sexually advanced in their promiscuous attitude and stance. Kolkata has a rather large red light district area which is where many of the young, street girls are taken. Regardless, it was a good time of fun and excitement. Although, they were probably clean for about 30 minutes, i felt a sense of renewal. After lunch, they scattered back into the streets hopefully remembering they are loved and kindly accepted by the brothers of mother teresa.
Sorry to all you interested folks, photos were not permitted!
Love and Miss you all—
Kristie
Heather said,
June 29, 2008 at 11:49 pm
Hey Kristie… okay I just read all your blogs at once. It would be impossible to coment on each one of them as they praimarily left me speechless. I am truly challenged. Thank you for sharing with us.
Heather
MOM said,
June 30, 2008 at 6:39 am
What an experience of Christ. To witness all of this first hand, God has directed your every path, the works you are doing here on Earth and so many others like you God has carefully selected to furthur his kingdom in heaven. You are a blessing my child to so many people and because of that you are blessed.
gran said,
July 13, 2008 at 11:27 pm
blessing to you precious heart …gran