A Family of 7 children

 

A couple of days ago we got a call from one of our friends who owns a farm nearby.  Their housekeeper gave birth 2 weeks ago.  Something must have gone wrong after the birth.  The mother died leaving 7 children.  The father is not anywhere around.  He has abandoned the family. 

 

There is no one in the extended family to take these children.  Those family members that are still alive are already taking care of 9 or 10 children.  So yesterday, Kamau met with the remaining family members and the social workers to determine what could be done.  After contacting other orphanages in Lusaka and elsewhere, we determined that we would take the children here.  The 2 week old will go to the House of Moses, a lovely facility for infants and babies.  Then in approximately 6 months, we will bring her here.  The 4, 6, 9, and 11 year old will come here tomorrow. 

 

Our family will be growing!