The Sweetest Thing I Have Ever Seen

This is a handprint and note from Safinatu. The most beautiful little girl that James and I sponsor in Sierra Leone.
It says, "I Love you Aunty Mom"


Safinatu and her little sister came to The Covering (The Orphanage at The Raining Season) after their parents were killed in a ferry accident in a small village called Shenge.The accident killed hundreds and left so many children alone and without anyone to help them. The Raining Season was made aware of the situation and took as many as they could feasibly take care of. They were already full, but they and the incredible staff made sacrifices to make room for nearly 40 more children. The staff even had to give up part of their salaries to make this possible. What an incredible blessing!!!

Safinatu and her little sister, both came to The Covering in urgent need of nutrition and care. I have seen photos of her before she arrived. She doesn't even look like the same person. Look at her now!!!!


I found out about her specifically because of one of my dearest friend's, Jessie. Jessie went to Sierra Leone, all by herself before the rest of the group got there, and she really got to know the kids during that time. She connected with many of the older girls. And it turns out that Safinatu's sponsorship hadn't been filled because most people gravitate toward the younger kids. As soon as I saw her picture, I felt deeply connected to her. I know it may sound crazy, but I knew instantly that we were supposed to sponsor her. Sponsors had all sent pictures and special gifts to their children... I didn't know I was sponsoring her before The Raining Season had left. But Jessie showed her my picture on her phone, and gave her some gifts so she would know I was thinking of her. That's when she drew me the pictures of her hands.

Jessie and Safi: Peace Love Fiddle, WORLDWIDE!


I can't wait to go to Sierra Leone and meet these amazing children. I want to give Safi a great big hug and let her know that someone prays specifically for her and her 80 "brothers and sisters" every day.

To read more incredible stories about their latest trip and learn about ways to help:
www.therainingseason.org

And Jessie's specific blog is:
http://anyroadanycost.blogspot.com/
Jessie has quite the stories from sleeping under a mosquito net where a rat ate all the snacks in her back pack... to getting THIS done to her hair!!!


Peace. Love. Fiddle.
~natalie