Abigail goes home to family!!

Abigail has been at Kasensa 2 years and 9 months! She is the little gal seated on her dad's lap on the far right. Beside her is her cousin, Grace - who will now be her sister! Jan and Christine (couple on the far left at the back) will now raise Abi as their own daughter. They have 2 biological little girls - Grace - 4 years old and Judy - 10 months.

There have been MANY family meetings and discussions, especially over the past few months. The father is not in a position to raise Abigail, but....Jan (father's brother) and Christine are able and willing! They have a decent house, and a small shop and they want what is best for Abigail. Abi's father is agreeable to all of this and agrees to see Abi often and as well to provide financially as his "piece" work allows.

Also included in the photo is Moreen (with baby in front row)- Jan and Abi's dad's sister. Moreen is caring for Abi's 7 year old sister in a village some distance from Kalomo. As well, a 1/2 sister of Abigail is in the middle of the photo (with a hat on). She lives in Mawaya near Jan and Christine and so will be dropping in regularly to visit Abi as well.

Our meetings went very well and we reminded each other how important families are and that Kasensa's main aim is to strengthen families so the orphans and vulnerable children can grow and develop into healthy citizens and children of God. As well, we desire strong families to improve Zambia's foundation and global position!

Before Abi left Kasensa we held a special devotion time of songs and prayer and then photo! (Next blog!)