All the Kids Leave Ludus...

As many of you may know all of the kids and teenagers in Livada’s care came from a large orphanage called Ludus. This institution has been on the brink of closer for the last 2 years and although its doors are not yet closed, we are happy to say that there are no more young children there. This month the last 30 kids and young teenagers left the orphanage to start life at new State group homes. A few of the follow up staff went to see the kids off on their last day and it was a somewhat bittersweet occasion. On the one hand it was wonderful to see the kids dressed, packed and excited to begin a new stage in life but on the other it was difficult to leave behind the 30 teenagers who have no idea what their future holds as they are now the only ones left at the orphanage.


Follow up is doing a weekly program with 2 of the group homes that now house these kids from Ludus and wow what a difference a few weeks has already made in these kids lives! We were so delighted to see their happy faces when we first went to visit. They are so fortunate to have been placed in families that really seem interested in being a positive influence in their lives. In such a short time it is already clear that the kids have developed in confidence and are loving their new homes.

In the house in Tarnaveni, where the younger children now live, it is wonderful to watch the kids interact with the parents in positive way. They are learning to be polite, to help around the house and to talk correctly.


The other house in Sincai has some young teenage boys and it is fantastic to see them as they really get into village and family life. They are all enjoying helping their new father finish the construction on the house and working to create a vegetable garden for the family.




All in all this has proved to be a great move for these kids and we are so thankful that we can continue to be a part of their lives as they grow and mature. Please pray for Paul, Fiona and Rebecca as they try to teach these kids through fun, relevant programs. Above all else we want them to know that they have a father in Heaven who loves them and invites them into a relationship with Him.

Please also pray for these young parents who take care of these kids daily. It is far from easy to take in 6 to 8 challenging, institutionalized children, pray for them to have strength, patience and love.