Darlene traveled to Pennsylvania in October to meet with the US Board of Directors. We are working to sell the old girls’ home, but the process is much more involved in India. Darlene has many ideas of things to do with the proceeds, including a chapel, medical clinic and a vocational school.

Ramadu, a teacher at the boys’ home, was very sick with hepatitis, but is showing much improvement. He will have to be on a special diet and medication for some time, but everyone is happy he is doing so well.

 The boys went on a day trip up into the Araku Mountains, and the girls were taken to Vizak to the beach. The girls love their new playground, which is much larger than the old one they had at the old girls’ home.

We are looking for a plastic surgeon in India to operate on a Nicki, who was severely burned when her father set fire to the mother, and Nicki ran to hug her mother and was burned also. She was very timid when she first came, but has been feeling more outgoing lately.

 We are starting to get more native Indians offering to volunteer and help at the homes in India. Many are bilingual with professional backgrounds, and come to help over their vacations. They have been a blessing to the children and staff.