dEneNENEnedeNEEeeee by Cambria McAfee

I know my parents must think that I am jealous that they have comfy beds and not bucket showers, but to inform you, you should be jealous of me. These kids are beautiful. Beautiful in a way that you cannot explain. All the way from their cute braids all the way to their dirty sandals. These kids are so eager to not only learn but to show you the most amount of love they can give you. When we first arrived to our school this little kid was scared of us and was balling. The teacher told us he was a “problem” which we assumed she was dramatic but indeed he was. He would escape our lesson and run away. At the end of the day after we played our games he came up to me, pointed to his nose, and exclaimed with enthusiasm “NOSE!” Who would have that the word nose could make your whole day. All this preparation has shown that it was all worth it. Literally every second of all the Sunday meetings to the stressful packing to trying to say their names. I love it here and I love these kids. When they hold my hand and their tiny hand unravels in mine so we can run in mouse trap cheese trap, or to hold my hand to make a circle, or simply to show me the eyes they drew on their Mr. Potato head. I have never laughed so much in such short span of time. When I ask them to repeat my name and I just get a smile but of course no repeat, moments like these I want to pack them in my duffel and take them home with me. Holy cow, this is insane.Their love is insurmountable and I cannot explain it.

I hope when I grow up I am just like them. This is an experience I will live by for the rest of my life by. Thank you India, you have already changed me.

5 Responses to “dEneNENEnedeNEEeeee by Cambria McAfee”

1. Carolyn Light, on June 12th, 2019 at 7:11 am Said:

   Thank you for sharing these stories and photos! I love following along in your day to day adventures. What beautiful LIGHT in everyone’s eyes. I love you Natalie! Much love and prayers to you all.

2. Tiffinie mcafee, on June 14th, 2019 at 9:41 am Said:

   Tambra! (Cambria)

   Wow! Is right. Dad and I were immediately on the blog as soon as we had cell phone service and I have read your post several times over since. I was just now informed (it’s 330 am) that I could write back! I know, I can see your face right now with an “oh mom” from here. Haha! Dang, we love you so much. I have loved all of the blog posts from everyone. What touching experiences you have all had. It seems to me that the mutual thoughts has been light and joy. Those that have that within them are the ones that can share it freely with others. Your light and joy has expounded in your posts and surely touched me. Thank you for sharing with me. Cambria, keep being who you are, bring back what you have become and then give it to everyone here. Love has no boundaries, no qualifications, no requirements. That’s why it’s part of the two greatest commandments and the cornerstone of a well lived life. Love you forever beautiful daughter. Can’t wait to see your beautiful face. Love mom and dad.

3. Jennifer Nageli, on June 14th, 2019 at 2:17 pm Said:

   Cambria! You’re so right. I AM so jealous of you! What an amazing thing to be part of. Happy tears as I read this. You are amazing. I am so blessed to be part of your life. Jenny Nageli

4. Nicole Hackbarth, on June 14th, 2019 at 3:41 pm Said:

   Cambria, This is so touching and amazing. Thank you for sharing and for making a difference in the future lives of the world. You are a special person with a great heart and so much love to give.

5. Emily Jorgenson, on June 21st, 2019 at 4:28 am Said:

   I’m trying to put a heart next to all of these, but it won’t let me on this one. Just know I love all the posts. 🙂