Peter

Beth & Peter at Ubuntu Day

Tonight over dinner, Jeremiah told us Peter's story. Peter is in the verbal Malika kids class at CTC, though he doesn't have a disability. He was a street boy who frequented CTC. Jeremiah fed him a few times and enquired after his story. He traveled with his mom and a younger sibling to visit family in Maai Mahiu. Somewhere along the way, his mom abandoned him. It appears she also suffered from a mental illness. His grandmother could not take him in as she is struggling too. CTC accepted him. He now lives with his teacher, Jane, but it is only a temporary arrangement.

Peter remembered all of our names on the first day. He also knew exactly who we were when we returned two days later. He is incredibly bright, but extremely delayed. At 10, he presents as 6 or 7 years old. We have begun a serious conversation with Jeremiah about a possible new initiative for street children. It would be in the interest of the community, future and present, to have a healthy, stable home for these children. All of the orphanages are currently full and/or overcrowded. They are only accepting children aged 5-10. So there are a large majority of children who are under-served as it is. Please keep Peter and all the street children of Maai Mahiu in your prayers.

I would take him if I could. He has captured my heart. Sweet, sweet peter.

Peter & one of his friends sporting our sunglasses.