We received Bobby today. He was reserved at first then generally acted like he was ready to leave. We walked back to sit down and look at the stuff we brought him. He simply put it away. The guide brought us the donation certificate and a couple of other items from the nannys. There was a booklet with pictures of the SWI and an undeleveloped roll of film. Then he became a bit agitated and took off with out giving notice. I raced after him. It turns out, he was just going to the bathroom. It was Hot and uncomfortable in the building. Within minutes of being there we were sweaty and generally wringing wet. There were quite a few people receiving children but only 3 couples in our group.
This is our guide, Simon, and the orphanage rep. They said that Bobby is a very good little boy and was well liked. They did not recommend that he return to the orphanage to say good by as it was felt that he would become too upset. In this picture he was going to try to follow the guide out so we basically blocked his view of her exit. When he realized it he did become more up set.
A few minutes later we left the center and went back to the bus and rode back to the hotel. But first we went to the store and one person from each family went in to get what ever they needed. I went into grab some snacks and water. When I came back onto the bus, bobby seemed relaxed and no more tears.The real turn in his personality came when we pulled up to the hotel. His eyes were wide and his mouth was open. He appeared to be impressed with our hotel. Well I will agree to aceptance where ever it comes from.
I have tried to post the video but for some reason it is not taking. Maybe later I can try to post the best of the day.
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