Nelson

This past Sunday I ran into my all time favorite kid
from the streets. Many of you might remember a blog I
wrote about him back in December because I was wishing
that he’d be able to live at Challenge Farm. He was
taken by a different Children’s organization one week
before Challenge Farm took in the new kids. I was so
sad to hear the news but happy to know that he was off
the streets. I only just found out a week ago where
he lives and then he showed up at church.

Church had just ended and I felt a tap on my shoulder.
When I turned around, there was my adorable Nelson
just smiling away at me. I shot up out of my seat, ran
around the isle, and covered him in a huge bear hug.
He has grown so much! I spent the next 15 minutes
talking with him through the very large smile that I
couldn’t get off my face. I told him over and over
that I was so happy to see him.
It really is amazing to see just how much a nourished
child can grow in such a short period of time when
eating properly. He is in school and learning
English, which I could tell immediately. Oh,
how great it was to see this boy’s face. I only wish
I had a before and after picture to share with all of
you.