Wow. I can only say wow.

Yesterday was my final morning in Nakuru and at the Virginia Home.  I was blown away.  When we arrived, we were greeted by the usual smiling faces, and lots of kids still wearing their "pipecleaner creations".  In the middle of the crowd I see these two cuties:

In case you forgot, this is Suzanne and Eunice.  I couldn't believe it!  They were already one of the crowd.  My heart was two sizes too big for my chest.  The girls of the Virginia Home had not only accepted them, but shared their clothes and shoes with them!  When I left them the night before I was a little worried.  I just so wanted them to be okay with everything.  I knew they were anxious.  I continued taking photos of the kids (I told them that whoever made fun stuff with their pipecleaners would get a photo today):

And then I heard someone say "Candee, Candee, take a my PICKcha!"  So I turned around to take this photo:

I started to take the photo, then I put the camera down and stared in disbelief...it was Joseph!  The boys had accepted him too!  My heart grew even more if that was possible!

This is what the trip was all about.  Getting to this moment.  Seeing happy faces both old and new.  Everyone was smiling and laughing and looked SO healthy and happy!!  We went upstairs and sang songs together, and then much to my surprise again, both Suzanne and Joseph got up in front of the entire room and sang songs by themselves!  The class responded well, helping them along and cheering loudly as they finished!  It was awesome!

Was I sad leaving the Virginia Home (as I always am)?  No.  I felt joy.  I felt peace.  I had a happy heart.