Rayana

The local orphange here in Shell, Casa de Fe, is a haven for abandoned and special needs children in the heart of the Amazon.  Their mission statement: Believing that all children are created in God’s image, and for his perfect purpose, Casa de Fe is a Christ-centered ministry caring for abandoned and special needs children, providing care in a loving and supportive environment until they can be united with their biological or adoptive family. The orphange is currently in the process of contructing a new building to house all these beautiful children. 
Patti Sue, who runs the orphanage, is a wonderful lady with a true heart for the children.  Occasionally she asks if the mission community here in Shell would like to host children in their homes to work on their developmental skills and love on them.  Recently she received a little girl from the jungle named Rayana.  She is eight months old but developmentally delayed and cannot see.  We've offered to take her into our home every now and then.  This was our first weekend to have her with us.  Though she's much like a newborn, she has a great smile and a very content demeanor.  The kids have really enjoy having her, too.  Jael likes to give her kisses, and Caleb doesn't want any of the neighbors holding her too long for fear they'll keep her. We plan to have her come over more often to have her be part of our family.


If you'd like, you can check out the orphanage's website at www.lacasadefe.org   

Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights

of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly.

Defend the rights of the poor and needy.

Proverbs 31: 8-9