40 New family Members Pt. 2

Panyin (Stephen) Owusu.  One of the brightest lights from my time here. He and his twin sister Kakra (see below) are two of the happiest kids I know.  Panyin is six years old and in KG1 (kindergarten).  He and his sister arrived at the home four weeks before I did, making me the volunteer they’ve spent the most time with.  Although they are twins, Panyin and Kakra are quite different people.  Panyin is a master at puzzles, he loves writing out the alphabet and has pick up English quickly for only speaking it during the past six months.  My favorite part of the day is reading stories to them each night.  Panyin has most of them memorized as well, or better than, I do and he recites them along with me while I read.  He also seems to be advanced in reading comprehension, asking questions about the pictures and characters in each book.  We’re of course not supposed to have favorites, but discretion aside, he is mine and I can’t wait to see how this amazing young man progresses and changes the lives around him for the better!

Little Kakra (Joyce) Owusu, Panyin’s twin sister, has the most captivating smile and curious eyes I’ve seen on a child.  She is inquisitive like Panyin, but is still struggling with English and often has her brother o the other kids interpret for her.  Kakra loves to be picked up, held, and most of all carried on my shoulders.  She is meticulous in the way she keeps all of her treasures: hidden in the bottom of her clothes bag, never leaving it with the zipper open in case critters get inside. She takes the longest to do her writing homework because she re-writes the letters until they are perfect.  My hope for Kakra is that she and Panyin can continue compliment each other as they grow into bright, creative young individuals.

I am pleased to introduce Wofa (school name Emmanuel).  I dare you to say no to that face.  Wofa is the youngest of a brother-trio who were among the first kids at the orphanage.  Wofa 10 years old and in Class two in school and is a wonderful attentive student who takes the best notes in class.  He is eager to learn and asks for extra math practice to improve in the areas he struggles with.  Wofa is soft-spoken and kind, he loves to draw, work on puzzles, and read stories and is one of the most helpful kids at the orphanage.  When Wofa grows up he wants to be a pastor and in my opinion he would thrive in that position- helping others with his positive spirit and welcoming heart.

Thanks for reading guys!  I am running out of time here (leaving in a week) and won't be able to post all of the kids, but will continue to  put them up when I get home!