Sunday, May 13, 2007

The Grand Opening Festivities

May 12, 2007, what an amazing day! So many amazing people came together for these beautiful children. Below are pictures of the celebration, performances by the kids, some cool new bikes that were donated, and the Strong Tower Ministry group (brown t-shirts) which played such a big part in making this dream become a reality.

The younger girls put on the cutest performance, they hopped and danced around the stage, it was so cute! You will also see Crystal and her brother, James, and nieces, Jordan and Summer. And Jo, my friend, was there too!

All in all, it was a fantastic day and I am so glad that we got to be a part of it. There were a couple families that came to visit their children that live in the Orphanage. I didn't know how that made me feel, sad because they were left off, but happy that the parents accepted that they would have a safe and better life there.












































The Kids

The kids are beautiful. Oh, and the baby I am holding, she was just dropped off a week ago, she has a sibling or two who also live at the Purple Palace. I want to take all of these kids home with me.

I almost didn't include the picture where I am getting attacked by two of the little boys (I look crazy). They are full of so much energy, hugs and kisses!