Wednesday Wonders

Today many babies were sick, so I did massage on kids who wouldn't normally get it because they are well and high functioning.  I did hold two sick babies this morning who needed snuggles and it was completely worth it.  I love my new little friend Maleele.  

Also this morning, my mom took me to visit the PT who works with a couple of babies at the clinic.  I had brought braces and shoes and splints for all sizes.  I also arranged with the midwife, too, to go out to the villages to teach massage to the new mamas...I'm thinking it will be a crash course and an introduction to a life I do not know.  I'm looking forward to it.

This afternoon, I played with the toddlers of Haven 2 and had so much fun.  I recognize many of them from when i was here two years ago and that is encouraging, because death isn't uncommon here.  Little Lincoln came by and I started scratching his back, which he completely leaned into.  So he sat in my lap and I asked if he wanted more...he pulled my hands onto his back.  So while he played in the sand, I massaged his back and head and face.  He was a puddle by the end of it.  

I should have more pictures soon.  I've been trying not to get too attached this year because it's hard to leave them behind.  But I'm all about hugs and cuddles and massage while I'm here.