Annifer

Oh my goodness, I think I have met two of the cutest children in the world! Tuesday I took care of a lady who went for surgery. She had a little 4-month-old baby named Lauren that I had to take care of while she was gone. This little girl is ADORABLE! She didn’t cry once, and just stared up at me with chocolate brown eyes under frilly eyelashes and won my heart in a second. I got to be a real African lady when some women helped me tie the baby to my back with my lappa. It’s actually quite a comfortable and smart way of carrying children around that leaves your hands free! I just might do it someday when I have my own children, God willing!
Annifer is a very smart 6 year old girl, with the cutest laugh, and biggest smile! She has so much joy; it’s infectious! She really brightened my day! Tuesday we played a game of “Piggy in the Middle” with some patients, and she was giggling and chasing the ball the whole time! Yesterday we played hot potato with a balloon, and got to 50 without dropping it! She must be going to a really good school. She’s smart for a 6 year old even at home in Canada! She counted for me up to 100 and said her ABC’s. She read me a little book, and even spoke a little French to me! I am astounded by how bright she is! I have fallen in love with this little girl! I had so much fun with her I decided to stay after work and colour with her until dinner-time. It was a blast! We are officially friends. She asked me to be her friend yesterday, and I readily accepted! She’s having surgery today, and I sure hope it goes well.