| JESUINO SUFFERS FEBRILE CONVULSIONS On Monday at lunchtime, our executive staff was meeting outside under a cashew nut tree, also known as our 2nd office. I was facing our entrance road when I saw our Foster Father, Nuro, running towards us with a child in his arms. Capena and I ran to meet him with Capena carrying the convulsing Jesuino to the nearby table under the cashew nut tree. Anna, Children’s Director, and I raced into my house to grab a large basin and a bucket of water. Outside, Capena was stripping Jesuino’s clothes off him. Putting him into the basin, we began pouring the cool water over his body. His fever was high, as the water turned warm within 1 minute, but his convulsions stopped as the water cooled his body. Praise the Lord, for high fever is a sign of rapid onset Malaria. ![]() Jesuino, age 4, happy at home after his febrile seizure. Wrapped in a cotton “Caplana” (wrap around skirt), we rushed him to the Balama Hospital where a Dr. and Sister Ligia met us at the emergency room. An IV was started, and life-saving medications and fluids were given. A Rapid Malaria Test turned positive immediately, proving what we all suspected—a strong case of malaria. ![]() Jesuino’s Malaria Rapid Test turned positive immediately. Jesuino was admitted for 24-hour observation. He slept until 8pm when he thankfully awoke hungry, and fully aware of everyone around him. The next morning he was released with the normal oral medication that kills the malaria larvae, and had no further problems. Malaria has attacked many children this year in Balama, and not all had such a quick recovery as our Jesuino. OUR STAFF’S QUICK RESPONSE AND THEIR PRAYERS AS WE WORKED TO STOP THE CONVULSIONS, were key in Jesuino’s fast recovery from this killer disease. We are very grateful to the Lord Jesus for answering our prayers for this little boy. BALAMA’S LOCAL LEADERS VISIT OUR CHILDREN The Balama Chief of this Administration Post (a powerful position), as well as the Primary and Secondary School’s Directors requested to visit all 7 of our children’s homes this week. They said they were impressed after reading our 1st quarterly report, and desired to meet all of us. They were truly impressed by all they saw and those they talked with. The Chief said she was very happy to assist Helder, who has completed teacher’s college, to be placed in a job near our mission. Helder is currenly working to tutor our primary school children with their lessons. ![]() Capena, far left, speaking to our 4 visitors on Thursday this week. With many compliments and encouraging words, they left after spending 2 hours talking with the children and their foster mothers. It was great that this influential group now truly knows us and our children, for they have a heart to help them excel. PERSEVERANCE AND PERSISTENCE IN ACTION GRANNY MINIAH (Mee-nii-ah) lost her right leg many years ago during the Mozambican civil war. Instead of sitting at home waiting for a handout, she began to work her farming field sitting down. We met her over 10 years ago, as she was raising her 2 orphaned grandsons in a village about 5km/3 miles from our base. Since she struggled to grow enough food for the 3 of them, we immediately placed her into our weekly food program. We expected her to send a friend to pick up the food, but she actually WALKED the 3 MILES to our give-out on her crutches! Her friend came with to carry the food. NOW THAT IS BEYOND AWESOME, AND SHOWS A TRUE HEART OF LOVE FOR HER GRANDSONS! We soon organized an improved mud hut near our mission station, (mud brick walls with concrete floor and tin roof), to ease her burden, and assist her with the 2 boys who were nearing school age. HER FORTITUDE, AND DOING WHAT SHE COULD TO PROVIDE FOR HERSELF AND OTHERS, DEFINES PERSISTENCE AND PERSEVERANCE. ![]() Persistence and Perseverance are this widow’s motto. BE GRATEFUL TO JESUS, and do what you can with what you have. When she came to live with us, she immediately asked for a farming field. I took this photo on Wednesday this week as she walked home from her farming field with a tub of bean leaves on her head that she had just harvested from that very same field. It is an honor to assist such a strong woman of God, as is our Miniah. YOUR PRAYERS AND LOVE GIFTS MAKE ALL THIS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU FROM ALL OF US AT ORPHANS UNLIMITED. BLESSINGS, BUSH BUNNY BRENDA LANGE AND THE BALAMA STAFF |
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BUSH BUNNY BRENDA BLOG: MAY 21, 2022
| HARVEST DELAYED The rainy season in Balama began 30 days later than normal, which means the harvest is just now being taken from the fields to be dried. Result: Beans will hopefully be dry by middle of June. All corn will only be dry by July. God has provided our children’s June corn needs via our 7‑ton truck driver, Pastor Manel of the Assembly of God. He knows a man who had stored up some of his 2021 corn and talked him into selling it to us. We are most grateful for this awesome provision! ![]() Buying last year’s corn to hold us over until 2022 harvest is ready in July. Our 2021 corn will be finished the first week of June, when we normally would be receiving the 2022 harvest. GOD KNEW WE WOULD NEED CORN, AND HAD A TOTAL STRANGER STORE IT FOR OUR CHILDREN. PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME! BREAKING GROUND FOR NEW TEEN BOYS DORM With over 3 weeks until the food-buying can begin, our bricklayers and I cleared the land and marked the new building site for the older teen boy’s dorm. This land is 2km or 1.2 miles from our mission station on the new main highway, thus easy access for all. With Balama town growing at a fast rate, this is the nearest plot of land that was available, and it was purchased 5 years ago! ![]() Breaking ground for new teen boys dorm. This dorm will be specifically for older teen boys who are in the final 3 years of school, and for those going to technical/professional schools. This leaves the original dorm near our mission for the 5th to 9th graders, as we have at least 5 young boys nearing the 5th grade with another 5 to follow in a few years. The time to take action is now! Our objective is to have this dorm ready by the end of 2022. FRAGILE FRANCIANO RELEASED FROM HOSPITAL This little boy, now 5.5 months, weighs only 3 kg/6.6 lbs. He’s fought and won after 2 bouts of malaria, thanks to 2 life-saving blood transfusions during his first hospital stay when we received him into our family. ![]() Baby Franciano showing weight gain after a week out of the hospital. Since he is so tiny, he can’t take the stronger malaria meds that would wipe out this deadly larvae. Our goal is to help him reach 5kgs/11 lbs. as soon as possible by giving him plenty of milk and high protein infant food (Hypo). Once he is at this weight, he can take the stronger malaria treatment. PLEASE KEEP HIM IN PRAYER AS HE IS EXTREMELY VULNERABLE RIGHT NOW. Your prayers for all of us are greatly appreciated. THANK YOU for helping us make a difference in 1000’s of children’s lives. BLESSINGS, BUSH BUNNY BRENDA LANGE AND THE BALAMA STAFF |
BUSH BUNNY BRENDA BLOG: MAY 14, 2022
| THE 2 BISHOPS ARRIVE AT LAST! INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR OF MISSIONS, DAVID KAZIMA, AND NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF MOZAMBIQUE, IMMANUEL ZALIRA, were our guests for 5 days this week. ![]() Bishop Kazima, Brenda, and the tall Bishop Zalira at Indian Ocean in Pemba. Our church and orphan projects are all under the umbrella of LIVING WATERS CHURCH, based in Blantyre, Malawi. Our national headquarters is in Tete city, Mozambique. ![]() Rough drawing of Mozambique with Malawi in the middle of the Y. Mozambique has the same land mass as Texas, just stretched out. It is BIG! Arriving in Pemba on Monday afternoon with the MAF (Missions Aviation Fellowship plane), gave us time to get to know each other as we had to stay overnight. ![]() Red and White MAF plane landing at Pemba. The distance from Pemba to Balama is a 4 to 5 hour intense drive (lots of pot holes), and it is not wise to travel after dark. Arriving in Balama on Tuesday, we wasted no time, as lunch was already prepared for us (chicken and rice). We then visited all 7 orphans homes, where these men held and hugged the Toddlers who came to them on their own! This is not normal as they shy from those they don’t know and shows that “Godly love” flows from them. Then off to the hospital to lay hands on, and pray for Baby Franciano. He is taking IV treatment for malaria. Wednesday, the 2 Bishops taught a 3 hour church leadership class to all 16 village Pastors, and the 11 BBC Youth Evangelist team. Wednesday afternoon was spent answering the many questions the Bishops had about all aspects of our program. ![]() Bishop Kazima with Interpretor Whitey, imparting Leadership Training to our Pastors. Early Thursday it was a 5 hour trek back to Pemba, where I continued to answer more questions. These 2 men are VERY HAPPY with our program, and wanted to glean from our evangelism experience in the Bush villages. EARLY FRIDAY MORNING, MAF flew into Pemba from their home base, Nampula, whisking them off to Tete City, 3 hours flight away. It was an intense, power-packed 5 days that I thoroughly enjoyed. Due to the great distance, it is only the 2nd time that Executive Church Officials have been able to visit us. Their Words of Wisdom will long be remembered by all of us. BABY FRANCIANO NEEDS PRAYER FRANCIANO was admitted last weekend with confirmed malaria. At 3.9kg/8,5 lbs. at 5.5 months, he must receive 7 days of IV treatment, not pills, thus admission is mandatory to save his life. PLZ PRAY for the healing of this fragile little one, as he is not digesting his food well. ![]() Foster Mother Estivania and Baby Franciano. GOD’S HEALING POWER IS THE BEST MEDICINE IN THE WORLD! The PRAYER OF AGREEMENT is more powerful than any of us can imagine. THANK YOU for your loving support of our children. BLESSINGS, BUSH BUNNY BRENDA LANGE AND THE BALAMA STAFF |
BUSH BUNNY BRENDA BLOG: MAY 7, 2022
| FROM “BUSH BUNNY BRENDA“ DATE: MAY 7, 2022 9 LITTLE DISCIPLES LEARNING PORTUGUESE Through song and play time, these 9 little sponges, ages 3, 4, and 5, have mastered several Portuguese songs. See video at this link https://youtu.be/f8fgdlgexSI Singing from their hearts with all their might! Click photo for video. ![]() Little Disciples in their classroom. INTRODUCING JANDIRA JANDIRA (Jan Dee rah), is a new addition to our staff with a love for the wee ones, and multiple teaching talents. Her degree in Occupational Therapy along with her Portuguese/English language skills, has her widening the horizons of the Little Disciples as she assists in their learning program. ![]() Jandira, new teacher for the wee tykes and high schoolers. JANDIRA also assists our high school classes by helping them with their Biology and Chemistry lessons. I PRAISE THE LORD for sending us such a “gem” of a teacher. HIGH SCHOOL TEENS NEW GARDEN Our industrious young men decided they wanted to grow their own lettuce vs. spending their house money on it. Their small, but efficiently planned garden, and the ingenious making of a sprinkler can, shows us they are learning to be independent and economical thinkers. I am very proud of them for making these decisions all on their own. ![]() Dorm boys with their private garden. Note their special sprinkler can. FUN IN THE SUN! A few of our primary schoolers had a fun day on our 16 foot/4.8 meter high super slide this week, as we believe the rainy season is now over. It’s a joy to have activities back in full swing! ![]() Primary school kids enjoying the super slide! BECAUSE OF YOUR LOVE, OUR CHILDREN ARE FLOURISHING! ![]() From last week’s blog. Pastor Carlos with Granny and her orphaned grandson. BLESSINGS, BUSH BUNNY BRENDA LANGE AND THE BALAMA STAFF |
BUSH BUNNY BREND BLOG: APRIL 30, 2022
| FROM “BUSH BUNNY BRENDA“ DATE: APRIL 30, 2022 DOING WHAT JESUS WOULD DO Pastor Carlos lives in a large village about 30km/18 miles from our base, and has churches in 2 areas. While making his rounds, he met a 47-year-old grandmother who was going hut to hut begging food for the 7 children now living with her. When she told Carlos her story, and that she urgently needed milk for a newborn, he immediately “did what Jesus would do”. A swift ride to Balama on his motorbike with grandmother and baby brought him ALMOST to our our mission station, as he blew a tire when within walking distance. We quickly provided emergency milk for the tiny 2.9kg/6.3lb. infant boy named Jessi. After hearing the WHOLE STORY about Jessi’s 4 orphaned siblings (under 9 years) and Gracinda’s 3 children (under 10), it was obvious this widowed Granny couldn’t cope without help! Because of the distance, and the fact that there was no other family to help, Carlos eagerly agreed to bring Gracinda and baby Jessi in every 2 weeks on his motorbike for milk and food assistance. There was no way she could handle 2 weeks-worth of corn flour and beans for 7 people (24kg/52lbs.), and the infant without a man’s help. YOUR LOVE GIFTS HELPED RESCUE THIS FAMILY FROM A VERY BAD SITUATION. Not only did your gifts provide life-saving baby formula and food, but also the fuel (and a new bike tire), so that Gracinda and the 8 children could stay in the program. Going the “extra mile” means we do whatever it takes to save children in a desperate situation. We are grateful to Pastor Carlos for going “those extra miles” with us. The relief I saw in Gracinda’s face today, tells me our help took a great burden off her shoulders. Baby Jessi is thriving, as he now weighs 3.2kg/7lbs! Gracinda truly loves the children dropped at her door and is doing a great job with raising Jessi. CLEAN WATER = LIFE! Manel and helpers worked for 4 hours to retrieve a broken water well rod and other debris that left a big part of 5,000 families without water for 2 days. When our Naccaca Pastor called us for help, it was pouring barrels of rain! Tlhe next day, cloudy skies prevailed, but the rain had stopped, allowing our team and the villagers to make the repairs. ![]() Water well team and villagers work together to repair the main village well. ![]() Water at last! Everyone is happy, and the non stop pumping begins! YOUR LOVE GIFTS AT WORK! CLEAN WATER IS ESSENTIAL FOR GOOD HEALTH. BLESSINGS, BUSH BUNNY BRENDA LANGE AND THE BALAMA STAFF |
BUSH BUNNY BRENDA BLOG: APRIL 23, 2022
| GOD’S MIGHTY HAND SAVES 3 LIVES On Tuesday, the MAF (Missions Aviation Fellowship) pilot took off from their base in a single engine Cessna to fetch our visiting Bishops from Tete, a 3‑hour flight away. Just 10 minutes out of the airport, the pilot, Ryan, noticed an oil leak coming from the engine. Doing a quick turn-around, he headed back to their base. Oil leaks in plane engines causes the engine to “seize” if the oil level drops below a certain point. If you are in the air when the engine stops, down you go with little control! Ryan’s super alertness and lots of prayer for this trip, saved his life! ![]() Pilot Ryan of MAF. A man of God who listens when the Holy Spirit speaks After receiving the call (I had left at 3:30a.m. and was just 15 miles/33 kms from Pemba), I notified the Bishops that the plane wasn’t coming. They would have to reschedule. I was just super thankful that the Lord showed Ryan the leak at the ONLY possible moment when a crash could be avoided! So Bush Bunny and her faithful sidekick, Mario, a 2nd driver who always travels with me, changed plans and went on a shopping spree! Flexibility is a key item every missionary needs if they are to make the most of rapidly changing plans. I hadn’t been in Pemba since December 15th due to the rainy season road conditions, so much needed groceries and other supplies which are only available in Pemba were purchased. The local children’s clothing store surprised us with the early arrival of winter sweatpants, so an hour later, we left $200 lighter, but with most of the needed sizes for our 58 children. Our Visitors should arrive on May 10th, as that is the next date that both they and a different plane are available. BABY FRANCIANO JOINS OUR FAMILY AT 5 MONTHS, this orphaned tyke had the high fever of malaria, was super anemic (blood count of 4), and only weighed 2.6 kgs/5.7 lbs! His very ancient grandmother and a middle age Uncle had brought him to us, requesting baby formula. In critical condition, this little boy needed more care than they could provide. I rushed him off to the hospital, where he was immediately admitted and a blood analysis with blood type was ordered. By a miracle, a B+ donor was quickly located. By 5pm, he was receiving a life-saving transfusion. Still in a fragile state 2 days later, he received a 2nd transfusion bringing his blood count up to a safe 10. ![]() Tiny Franciano with Foster Mother Estevania, happy to be home from the hospital Released from the hospital on Monday, April 18th with no residual malaria, everyone is now hopeful that he will survive after such overwhelming challenges. Franciano is way too fragile to live in the bush, so with Social Service’s assistance, his family agreed to leave him in our care on April 22nd. GOD’S PLANS ARE ALWAYS THE BEST PLANS! Thank YOU, for your Love Gifts saved the life of this little boy. BLESSINGS, BUSH BUNNY BRENDA LANGE AND THE BALAMA STAFF |
BUSH BUNNY BRENDA BLOG: APRIL 16, 2022
| FROM “BUSH BUNNY BRENDA“ DATE: APRIL 16, 2022 MALAWIAN MOTHER CHURCH SENDS VISITORS International Missions Director, Bishop David Kazima, and our newly appointed National Bishop, Emmanuel Zalira, will arrive in Pemba on April 19th for a 3‑day visit. Neither has ever been here to see our program. Living Waters Church of Blantyre, Malawi, is the founding church for Igreja Aguas Vivas (Church of Living Waters) in Mozambique. IT IS A GREAT HONOR to have these men visit, as Bishop Kazima was on the missions Board who allowed me to register their church in this Province/State way back in 1999. That birthed this massive orphan/church program. We haven’t seen each other since 1999 due to the physical distance between our ministry posts and difficulties in travelling to this area. Both men will tour our entire program as well as meet with our Village Pastors and the BBC while here. ![]() Bishop David Kazima, International Missions Director ![]() Bishop Emmanuel Zalira, National Pastor for Mozambique FRUITS OF OUR PASTORS’ LABOR From January to March, the “rainy season”, our Pastors have trudged through the mud to reach 100’s with the gospel. ![]() Village Pastors in group prayer. Many refugees are now able to return to their northern homes, so our time to reach them with God’s Word has come to an end. SALVATION NUMBERS ARE: ADULTS 206 TEENAGERS 224 CHILDREN 954 REFUGEES 52 A MAJOR MIRACLE occurred when a mother in need of a C‑section was prayed for by one of our Pastors. As the staff was preparing her for the very rough 40km/24 mile ride to the Regional Hospital, THE BABY TURNED IN THE WOMB and was delivered immediately! HALLELUJAH! Thank you Jesus! LARGE PYTHON TRIES TO STEAL A CHILD! The 2 brave men who walk our fence each day heard a woman screaming from her field that a snake was after her baby! The men raced to the area and grabbed the child before this 2.8 METER/9 FT. PYTHON could harm the 1 year old. They then bashed in the snake’s head. ![]() 2.8 meter/9 foot python killed by our fence guards. ![]() Courageous python killers. It is rare to find a python this long in our area, so it was shown all around our area before finally being buried. Non poisonous, but still deadly, it has a gripping bite that holds a small animal, or child, while they squeeze their prey until they suffocate. Moral: Not everthing that hugs means to say “I love you”. Happy Resurrection Day! BLESSINGS, BUSH BUNNY BRENDA LANGE AND THE BALAMA STAFF |
BUSH BUNNY BRENDA BLOG: APRIL 9, 2022
| FROM “BUSH BUNNY BRENDA“ DATE: APRIL 9, 2022 CARING FOR HIGH RISK INFANTS FRANCIANO, a tiny 5‑month-old baby boy, was brought to our mission at noon on Friday after losing first his father, then his mother from illness. His grandmother and uncle had tried their best to save him since his mother died 3 weeks ago from dysentery, but he wasn’t responding. The thin grandmother, not very old herself, had been breastfeeding him as she has an infant of her own. His weight record of only 3kg/6.6lbs. told me he was not growing, and his high fever shouted malaria! ![]() Franciano has a chance, thanks to your love for these innocent ones. Please pray for this little one, as his blood test at the hospital revealed life threatening anemia as his Hbg (red blood count) was only 4! (12 is normal) A transfusion was organized by nightfall, so now our 2 foster mothers are giving him plenty of love and baby formula, as we all wait to see how he responds as Saturday dawns. Caring for these fragile, high risk infants is one reason Jesus sent me here. The Lord arranged specialized training for me in this medical field as I was attending Bible School, and working in PICU AND NICU at St. John’s hospital in Tulsa, OK. With God’s healing hand, and the ability we have to help the most fragile of orphans, these “innocent ones” are given every possible opportunity to survive and thrive! THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS POSSIBLE! I will keep you informed on how this little one does this week. LEARNING IN THE SAND Our primary school tutor knows how to make learning fun! With a week of dry weather, he had the 6:30 a.m. class outside in the sand doing their math lessons. The kids loved it as their faces beamed with happiness! ![]() Anna shows off her super math skills! ![]() Teacher PEDRO and our 2nd and 3rd graders enjoying “sand math”. NATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY! April 7th is celebrated in Mozambique as a day to honor all women. The hospital Director received a pick up load of food gifts for the women’s day feast, which she happily shared with our mothers. We honored all the foster mothers and female staff with the special “caplana” designed for this occasion. It’s a wraparound skirt that is the traditional dress of women in this country. ![]() 8 of our 21 foster mothers show off their Women’s Day caplanas! BLESSINGS, BUSH BUNNY BRENDA LANGE AND THE BALAMA STAFF |
BUSH BUNNY BRENDA BLOG: APRIL 2, 2022
| FROM “BUSH BUNNY BRENDA“ DATE: APRIL 2, 2022 JESUS NAMED US ORPHANS UNLIMITED… There is little doubt WHY God named us that. For those who don’t know the story behind the name, I can explain very simply. In the USA for a break way back in the late 1999 time, I knew the time was near for me to file as a charitable organisation. But I had no idea what I was to call this ministry. A simple prayer went up asking for the name God wanted to call us, and then I waited. That night, 2 a.m. on the dot, I sat straight up in bed from a sound sleep, saw a vision of a limitless sea of children’s faces, and heard the words Orphans Unlimited in my spirit. There was never any question in my mind that I had heard correctly, as orphaned/abandoned children keep showing up at our door each week. AND THE INFANTS KEEP COMING This week 4 more orphaned infants showed up at our door. Sadly mothers who have their babies at home, don’t always get the post partum care they need and complications set in which overwhelms their bodies. Three week old Ancha and 8 week old Papaito are prime examples. PTL these 2 have family who loves them, and went “the extra mile” to care for them. Ancha’s grandmother asked help from another suckling mother, who nursed her until the family could travel to Balama from 17 miles away. This is what we see most of the time. Papaitos family scraped together $6 to buy a can of powdered milk at their local market. It was a miracle this little one tolerated it, and didn’t get diarrhea. Both are now on formula and doing just fine. ![]() Children’s Director, Anna teaching this Aunt how to bottle feed 2 month old Papaito. ![]() Ancha, lost her mother 4 days after her birth. Granny will now raise her. On average, we have families bring Social Services documents weekly for 2 to 3 infants, plus older orphans, who need our food assistance program. Just today, we had grandparents bring us their 1 year old orphaned grandchild. They said he wouldn’t sleep because they didn’t have enough food to feed him. We organized baby food, and a gift of corn flour, beans, and salt for this family. They are now registered in our weekly food program. We know that the “sea of children’s faces” will continue until the Lord’s return. Our staff and I are totally dedicated to meeting their needs, 1 child at a time. THANK YOU FOR FILLING UP EMPTY TUMMIES WITH YOUR LOVE GIFTS! It makes our job so easy when we know we can give what is desperately needed so these little ones can survive. BLESSINGS, BUSH BUNNY BRENDA LANGE AND THE BALAMA STAFF |
BUSH BUNNY BRENDA BLOG: MARCH 19, 2022
| FROM “BUSH BUNNY BRENDA“ DATE: MARCH 19, 2022 ADMINISTRATOR MEETS OUR FAMILY The Balama Administrator and 10 of his staff blessed us with a one-hour visit on Thursday. All the permanent Foster Mothers and the children who were not in school, attended to hear his encouraging words. It was a great time of fellowship where he encouraged the Foster Mothers to tell him about themselves and the children they care for. Our family is much appreciated by this powerful man who runs our District. ![]() Administrator meets with our Foster Parents and children. The County/District Administrator is assigned by the State Governor to oversee all activities in his/her District. My staff and I are very grateful for his support of our program as this is his 3rd visit in 2 years, which is a great honor. I took advantage of the moment and snapped precious photos of the children and toddlers who attended. Of our 14 youngest, only 3 are not walking. Toddlers Chebany and Gilda couldn’t sit still, so provided a few laughs by trying out their new walking/falling skills. Toddlers Chebany and Gilda decided to explore the area while awaiting our visitors. Watch Video –> https://youtu.be/l41-6g0FjGY Our happy family is growing strong youngsters, thanks to your prayers and Love Gifts. THANK YOU for sharing your love with them. BLESSINGS, BUSH BUNNY BRENDA LANGE AND THE BALAMA STAFF ![]() Toddlers Mazinha and Juma love Capena, our office manager (who really adores loving on all the youngsters). ![]() L to R. Foster Mothers Naiba and Zainaba holding Chebany and our newest addition, Ambrosio. ![]() Head Foster Mother for the babies, Gilda, with Susana. ![]() L to R. Foster Mothers Tina and Cecelia with Baby Gilda and Fatima. ![]() L to R. Petrito, Foster Mothers Angelina holding Reginalda, and Aua (holding sleeping Quiston) with big Sister Nazarena in the middle. |









































