On our second day in Liberia we visited an orphanage at the end of a windy, pothole ridden road that would normally take about five minutes to get to, but because of the potholes it took us about a half hour. We were greeted by beautiful, smiling children that immediately jumped on our truck. The orphanage is run by a reverend and his wife who took in 38 kids abandoned from circumstances created by the war. They are the definition of angels. We were sung to, spoken to and showered with love. We then got taken on a tour of their horribly uncomfortable housing structure. Thirty-eight kids and their parents share three extremely small bedrooms and two “showers”. Clearly no running water, they retrieve from a well that they think a skeleton lies at the bottom of. Needless to say what we witnessed was beyond sad but the kids did not seem to know any better and they were among some of the happiest kids I have ever met.
xoxo,
Whit
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Seeing bits like this should make us all a little more thankful for what we have. It could ALWAYS be worse.
Loving your blog and your adorably personality! ^_^
Un Besito!
if only I had the money to give these kids everything they deserve
aw seems like you made a little friend! that one girl won’t let go of your hand!
That is so cool. I just love those kids, the little one won’t let you go!!
Kisses,
silvina
While you are in Liberia, you might think about checking out an amazing charity I’m involved wtih called the Strongheart Fellowship – we built a house to house bright young children effected by the Civil War where they can learn and live in a safe environment with an eye towards becoming future leaders in Africa. The inaugural Fellow, Lovetta Conto, has been an international award winner for her peacekeeping works. She sells these beautiful necklaces made of used bullets to help raise money to fund the house and care for the children: http://www.strongheartfellowship.org/akawelle/
It was amazing to share this visit with you and your family Whitney. The kids absolutely adored you!
Hi Whitney,
I know you may hear this all the time but this specifically is the reason why so many young adults (like me) aspire to me like you. You seem to have your heart in the right place. Reaching out to outside countries and helping people in need is always an amazing thing (and one I try my best to do also); some people care to reach out and help, while others just do not care at all.
I know that because you have so many fans, by showing your fans/peers that YOU care, helps us all want to care also. Thank you for being such a POSITIVE role model. I appreciate the example you are setting for our youth.
Keep it up!
Xo Brenda
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