A visit to two sisters.

The UK sponsors of these two sisters’ ‘My’ and ‘Min’ asked that we arrange a visit to the girls as we had not seem then since January, the sponsors sent us some money to buy gifts that we thought the girls would like. The girls were  taken from their mother seven years ago when they were living on the KoPai slum and when it was considered that they were in moral danger and not being cared for by their mother. The sponsorship had begun when the girls were still living in the slum.

Last Friday, Liz went along to the Father Ray Village and was rewarded by seeing ‘Min’ and ‘My’ again, wet-haired and sweet smelling - after their showers.  

Usually they run up and hug us, but they were quite reticent on Friday, although they were thrilled with their gifts, obviously. Having learned that Mum is now in contact with them again was good, although we tended to think that since they had spoken to her on the telephone on Mother's Day (very recent), they were saddened that they couldn't see her in person. we guess we weren't their first choice when it came to visitors.

It was good to learn that Mum now has a regular job in a factory in Nakhon Phatom and when last she visited she brought food and new shirts for the girls. It's too far away for her to come very often though, but we are so glad she hasn't completely lost touch.

The girls are both doing well in school – ‘Min’ is 5th in her class, and ‘My’ is still 1st in hers. They have a young child there now, about 18 months old, and the girls love to help take care of her.  Liz did ask if there was anything they needed for themselves or for school, but was told there was nothing.

‘My’ is a lot taller  now and quite the young lady and ‘Min’ comes up to Liz’s shoulder. It's hard to believe how they've grown in the time since we first met them.

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