Cross References

Ashley and I have had a few really fun days with the kids lately. We are trying to be more purposeful in taking pictures WITH the children and not just OF the children. And here, on this day of our "mini photoshoot" one of the other volunteers grabbed the camera and took a few shots of Ashley and I chillin' with babies. I really love these two pictures because it perfectly captures the true experience we have everyday. Although it looks like we are sleeping, we are actually looking at the sleeping toddlers in our arms. And then, we snap back to reality and pose for the camera. I have Pendo ... Ash has Bahati. In a few short days, Bahati will go live with his new mother and father. And God willing, Pendo will be strong enough in a few months to go home with her mother and sister. So this picture, like so many others, will go in my box of cherished memories. Thank you Camilla for capturing this moment for Ashley and I. [And on a side note, my beautiful little Pendo ate an adult helping of rice and beans this afternoon-- I truly could have cried but the joy and smiles took over!]

Please visit Ashley's blog at http://wolfecrossing.wordpress.com and click on two very entertaining blogs entitled: "A day in the life..." and "Pole, Glory Glory Hallelujah". You will NOT be disappointed!

Tania H. -- "A day in the life... " chronicles a 12 hour period of time. M. might be a little too young to understand the concept of time, but you could pull out a clock and change the hand on the hour as you look at each picture. It might help her understand the progression of a day. Just a thought. Anyway, happy reading everyone!

Here we are again, focused and posed.



Imani Tumaini na Upendo,

~Shae