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missing the munchkins

I only spent two weeks, actually ten days, at the home in Trinidad. But I am missing those kids. There are a few especially that I wish I could see again. There are these three brothers who I absolutly loved! They were older, some of the otldest kids in the home, and each one was really special to me. I know I am not supposed to have favorites, but the youngest of the three, Andy was defintitly... special to me. He is like 15 years old, I think, and is just sweet. He is a really good kid in general and I loved getting to talk to him and hang out with him. I really felt like an older sister or something. On my last night in Trinidad, he stayed out and talking with me in the gazebo after everyone else had gone to bed. We talked about life and everything it involves. One of the subjects we hit one, which is bound to happen when you talk to a 15 year old boy, is girls. An older of friend of his, whom he respects and admires, had given him advice about girls. I kinda know this friend of his and was interested to hear the advice. All in all, it was a great talk and I really hope I get to go back some day and visit them again. And if I never get to, those kids, especially Andy, will hold a special place in my heart.

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Anonymous said…
you might see if you can send email and stay in touch that way. i'm sure the kids would appreciate it

your svenska-yiddishe-momma
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