Today we completed a distribution in Khulna of 980 bedkits. A distribution this large requires additional planning to facilitate the large number of children. The children arrived at the site in groups at staggered times, so that they were not waiting too long. It also helped with crowd control. 980 kits were carried into the site on the heads of some strong young men. Without them, our job would be so difficult. We appreciated their reliability and organization.
It is always so wonderful to see the expectant faces of the children, as they arrive for perhaps one of the most exciting days of their lives. Our overseas partners ensure that the children are well taken care of. A light lunch was provided for them because they may need nourishment to sustain them through the day. They are sheltered from the sun with canopies structured on site.
Late in the afternoon, the last three little boys waited in line to get their picture taken. They could see the bedkit laid out and I could hear them chattering away about what they saw. Their smiles grew bigger and bigger as they pointed and laughed. When the photo was complete, they went and received their bedkits that were bundled in the ground cloth that was part of the kit. One of the team members noticed that one of the boys was crying and she went to investigate. He said that he really wanted the shoes. She explained that the shoes and all the other items were wrapped up in the tarp. That little barefoot boy was full of joy and excitement as he left us.
For the love of the children
