If you know much about me, you know that I have a special place in my heart for babies and mentally handicapped children. I love non-mentally handicapped children too, but there is just something so precious about the innocence of babies and those with mental delays. They have no regrets, very few faults and take complete joy in the little things in life. And they remind me of how I am called to have “child-like faith” – full of wonder, curiosity, dependency, and wholehearted joy. I could go on and on about why I love them.
Today was one of my favorite days here so far. We visited a school right here in Choma called St. Mulumba’s Special School. This school was for mentally handicapped, deaf, and blind children – grades 1 through 8. There are just over 200 kids total and they all live in dormitories right on the schoolgrounds. We were able to get a tour of the place and visit many of the classrooms. These children have such an incredible opportunity at this school! We didn’t get to stay too long but we will be able to go back soon. We were also invited to go back tomorrow to watch some African and Japanese cultural dancing. YES!!!
SO cool, my dear. so very cool.
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