Today we needed two vehicles to take us all to the Rafiki House. This is a wonderful place for orphaned children, but it is not an orphanage. This is a place for children to grow up in a loving environment and be engulfed in the Word of God. The children are taught about Jesus and His love for us, as well as all the necessary academics. There are "mothers" who live on site in homes with the children allowing them to experience a family-like environment. I was very impressed with the love shown to and from the children. We were given a wonderful welcome and were also privileged enough to hear the younger children sing "To God Be the Glory". That song will forever tough my heart!
The children living in this facility remain there until they are old enough to be on there own. The first group of children are coming to that age, and the director is waiting on the Lord to guide her as to the next steps for their lives. It is their hope to send these adults out into Ghana to be examples to others to live the life God wants for them.
The rest of the day was spent getting to know each other a little and during the evening we sang worship songs. My favorite part of the entire day was watching the McIntyre's little boy dance and play the drums. He is only about 2, but he sure tries to figure out the drums, and he LOVES to dance! What a difference a week has made! We see his smiles more and more, and I believe he is learning to trust and rely on others. Thanks be to God for sending this little one while we are here so we can see the difference we can make in the lives of the little ones who need a loving, safe, and secure place to be. Getting to know the McIntyres and their family is something I will cherish for the rest of my life.
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