Orphanage Support

Laurie and I read a book called "There is No Me Without You" which is the story of how the orphanage we are adopting from came into existance. The story inspired both of us. While I was reading the book it erased any doubts I ever had about adopting a child. We also decided to support a child at the orphanage by helping him financially. Here is his picture and a update on his status.

Habtamu is now in 7th grade. He is still in his previous school (Netesenet Chora Elementary school). His house and school are very close to each other so Habtamu doesn’t worry about transportation costs. He also started class in the past September it has almost been three months since he started class and so he is approaching to his mid term exam. Habtamu shows good interest on his studies, he has started studying well. Now that he has his own small house he has got ample time for his studies. Habtamu told me that he has had a difficult time as he was living with his uncle last year. The uncle never trusted Habtamu and mistreated Habtamu in the House. He added that he was not able to take part on group assignments because money was demanded for most of the work and the uncle took almost the whole sponsorship Aid and never gave Habtamu.
So poor Habtamu was afraid to tell us that and he passed a hard time. Now that he is with his brother they are sharing their money together. Although they have not much they share and try to live happily now. Habtamu hopes to score good this year. He also performs his house hold work. He has good social relationship with people living in his environment and at school. He was quite healthy in the past quarter that he didn’t need to pay a visit at the hospital.

Our help and assistance to such children is vital as it creates sense of love, belongingness and motivation. So lets us keep on helping poor children and influencing our world positively.

Miriam Tesfaye.
Habtamu