This is Jonathan. A little guy up the road from us at the orphanage. He is about 4 years old (sometimes it's hard to tell - they are all so little). Jon was the first to meet him about 2 months ago. He was with a group of university students at the orphanage and kept hearing someone call "Jonathan."
Then, he met this serious little guy. No smiles at first. Then, you tickle him and it's all giggles and smiles. Then, no smile. Completely serious. There are times when you sit with him and he simply stares into your eyes intensely, like he's penetrating deep into your soul. There is an incredible depth to this small child.
We were both in love with him as soon as we met him. Every time we go, we make sure to seek him out, hold him, talk to him. Now, when he sees us, he smiles. And we love every minute of it.
I was in Choma in January and got to meet Jonathan too when we were volunteering at the orphanages, he's a great little boy, great to see he is keeping well!:)
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