So, I realize it's been close to a month since I've updated y'all, and I'm incredibly sorry for that. After 6 weeks of adventures, my mom flew home on the 1o am flight out of Santa Cruz. It was such a joy to have her here, sharing and witnessing this large part of my heart.
I realized yesterday that I only have 3 1/2 months left with these kids. It came so fast. At this moment, I don't want to leave. It's hard to think about, so I won't.
Today was a wonderful day. Classes started up again a couple weeks back, so we are starting to see much progress in the new babies. I'm privileged so be able to spend every day in the 0-3 room, so gaining their trust and learning their personalities is an easier process. Many of the babies are used to getting their way as soon as they scream at you, so the baby room has been anything but quiet. However, now, as we teach them to play and enjoy themselves, it becomes more enjoyable for us.
I have an urgent prayer request. Just recently, one of the pregnant mom's decided to give her baby up for adoption. Through only the hand of God, a solid, beautiful Christian family stepped forward to adopt this baby. However, the birth mother has many many health problems, so in order to keep the diseases from spreading to the baby, she must have a C-section. This c- section is scheduled for wednesday morning. If you could all pray for the baby as well as the mom, I know she would really appreciate it. There is great risk that she will not make it through the surgery, so she was told to find homes for her other 4 children. Please be keeping this family in your prayers.