1,100 bedkits to distribute, 1,100 families to share the child’s joy.
Marcelle
and I shared the task of handing a bedkit to each child, making eye contact and
offering a handshake. The rewards are great: a shy smile, thank you, namaste
and sometimes a bow and a hand touching our feet.
This
year’s bedkit is comprehensive, including two colourful and well-made outfits,
flip flops and school supplies, and other items, including a mosquito net to
ensure a healthy and comfortable sleep for the whole family.
The
final photo today was of 45 children who waited patiently and cooperatively
while the volunteers worked to make sure that each little face would be
captured for the donor’s enjoyment.
Faith
Clark
Team
Belgaum 2020
