God's Little Treasures and Our Little Blessings: Ruiby's Orphanage

Written on 3/4/14:

Today was a big day. We visited the orphanage where Ruiby lived. We met the director and were given a tour of the grounds there. This orphanage is doing so much for the children. We saw where they are teaching the older children that have major special needs how to cook and bake. The things they make help feed the children and the workers there. They also sell it to help make money for the orphanage. They have so many therapy rooms for the children to help with development. We saw a lot of one on one therapy with the kids. We went and visited Ruiby’s friends in her class room. She knew as soon as we rounded the corner where we were and wanted to go play. We got down on the floor and played with the children. One little girl started crying and was afraid of us. But Jon had her blowing kisses at him before we left. One little man stole Izzy’s heart and I think if she could of she would have brought him home too. We played and loved on the kids as long as we could. Ruiby cried just a little when we had to leave. Next we went and visited her foster family and saw where she has lived for the last two years. There were tears in her foster mama’s eyes when she saw her. AT first Ruiby wouldn’t look at her, but after she gave her some candy she started talking to her. Ruiby showed us where her little bed was and we visited there for a few minutes and then it was time to say goodbye. Ruiby gave her foster mama a kiss and I cried as you could tell that this amazing women cared deeply for our daughter. Ruiby didn’t cry when we left, but has being grieving more since we have come back to our hotel and on the ride home. We could not thank this woman enough for the love she has given our girl, truly a blessing to have been able to meet this lady and spend time visiting the place where our daughter has lived.

Only two more nights here and we will be moving on to another chapter in this amazing journey. Love to all!