Thursday, June 18, 2009

Beanie Babies - Tanzania

This past year, we have had 2 different OMEGA groups who came bearing suitcases full of "Beanie Babies" to give to the kids with whom they are working. Both groups had a few "babies" remaining and bestowed them on us to distribute as we see fit. There was probably close to 100, which I have given to a variety of kids. I don't ever bring them out unless I am positive there is enough for each child to have one.

This week we have been installing a pump at a rehabilitation center for the blind in Buigiri. Sighted families live on the compound with their blind family members. The population at the compound, is about 45, including approximately 21 children. The pump installation took 2 mornings and the kids were fascinated with the "wageni" (visitors).

This morning when we returned to complete the work, I grabbed the last 21 Beanie Babies we had. The kids reactions were delightful as each child got one of these colorful little creatures.

 


So, thank you Emily from the Brookings SD group and Rebecca from the San Antonio group. Your giving hearts brought a blessing to 21 children today......a whole year after your visit.
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2 comments:

Rodney said...

Great day in the mornin! That's a lot of beanie babies!

Anonymous said...

I absolutely love this picture, Deborah. My heart has literally ached to be back in TZ this week.