As has become normal at Ludus, we were aware that our request could easily be declined or our visit could be made very difficult. However, we were excited to be allowed to make the visit, and arrived there at about 10:30 on Christmas morning. That was our first big gift.
Once we were there, the kids all sang carols for us before we handed out gifts. The caretakers allowed us to take pictures of all of the kids receiving their gifts! For a very long time now, we have not even been allowed to take cameras inside the doors! This was definitely gift number two!
Each kid received a few gifts, and we also took cakes and drinks for all of them to enjoy throughout the day. The biggest gift of all was the response we received from them. They were all so thankful for their gifts and even more thankful that we had taken the time to visit them on Christmas morning. Some of them even had eyes full of tears as they thanked us for everything. It was such a great time that we were able to spend with these kids before they headed off to their new homes.
Please remember to keep all of these teenagers in your prayers as they fear the unknown and the huge change taking place in their lives. Most of them have been in Ludus together for the majority of their lives, and although this change could ultimately be so positive, Ludus has been their home and family for so long. Please pray that as they move into their new homes we will have more opportunities to share God’s love with each!
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