The Beginning
June 22nd, 2009
The girls arrived safely yesterday. Always tender moments on arrival day to see growth in the returning girls and social armour encasing the new girls. This year most of our new girls are the younger ones. I don’t know who struggled more in separating at the gate - parents or the child — or us watching – peeking into their private world of letting go.
It’s Monday morning. They are all doing yoga right now outside in perfect weather. I left my mat empty to spend a few moments sharing my gratitude for your support, encouragement and of course donations in making all this happen. Souls opening up, wounds wanting to heal. Wow – these girls are so precious.
Before bed; after a long day of travel and excitement (with popcorn involved) we watched the movie “Penelope”, staring Reece Witherspoon, about the girl born with a nose of a pig. ”"We need to accept and love ourselves” one little girl told me as we shuffled off to bed. She’s 15. Angels amongst us.
Today the girls will share their stories. It’s my duty to keep them safe.
In light and love,
Lesia and my extraordinary team of volunteers!
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