At the end of August I received a call about two sisters who were in a desperate situation. The only information that I was given was that one couldn't walk, and one couldn't talk. And that they were 11 and 13. That was above the age limit we had set in our profile, but because we were told it was a desperate situation, we accepted the girls.
Yasmin is 11 years old, and walks with help, and her older sister Jackelyn is 14, and she walks independently. Both girls are in good health, and have been well cared for, but caring for them is getting to be too much for the family. Both girls use diapers, aren't able to feed, bathe or dress themselves, or talk.
Both Jackie (above) and Yasmin (below) love to be outside on the trampoline!
Trying to get a picture with everyone looking is a bit difficult.
I wanted in on the picture too! Jackie hits (a lot) so that is why her arms are held tight when next to the baby. :)
Please pray for us all. The new girls have definitely brought with them a joy, but some elements of the job have been difficult for the nannies. Having no experience with children with special needs (it is so hidden here, there is not much exposure for anyone), they have struggled to adapt. Actually, all three of my nannies have quit since the arrival of the other two girls. Please be praying for discernment as I interview new candidates tomorrow, and wisdom as I begin to train the new nannies next week. Thank you!
