Growing Up

Our kids from the Children's Home are growing up.  I'm so proud of how they are maturing into lovely young men and women.  I remember so clearly the day the first children arrived.  You can read about it here.  This week some of our children completed eighth grade.  They are required to take an important exam that will determine their high school eligibility.  It's almost like taking SAT's and applying for college.  High schools choose students based on how well they score in these national exams.  We invited the kids who just finished exams to come take chai and visit with us.  We went around the room and had each child share what they want to be when they grow up.  They asked me a lot of questions about my career choice, education, and how I came to be in Africa.  We had a great time of sharing together and discussing the future.  We ran outside to snap a few pictures before the rain came. The kids chose their own poses for the photos.

The Girls

The Boys