We were told most the children born HIV wouldn't live past 3-5 years old. We were normally a rowdy & joyous bunch on our trip. But when we exited the bus this time, there was silence as we walked up a hill wondering what we were about to see. As we rounded the corner there was a fenced-in yard full of beautiful tiny children. We sang a song to them. Some were afraid of us but then one of their caretakers started a song and the children swayed, clapped their hands, and sang to us about Jesus. It was a battle to hold the tears back. We touched them and looked into their eyes with smiles offering candy and necklaces. Thanks to the VHF group for thinking ahead of bringing and sharing these gifts with the children.
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