Meet Adrianna and Noah

Well, I finally missed a week.  My apologies.  I was feeling really out of it most of the week.  I also started a nanny job with a new family.  My laptop decided to work again, thankfully.  I think this will be a good time to do our first photo blogs and let you meet some of out participants.  The family I would like to introduce you to first is brother and sister, Noah and Adrianna.

Adrianna decorating her flower pot at camp

Adrianna was actually one of the kids I first connected with during my first year of the program back in 2008.  She was a second grader then, and this past summer graduated the program.  Noah is a fourth grader this year and will probably miss his last chance at being a camper in the program.  Adrianna was so shy and quiet that first year.  She hadn't really made any connections with the other kids or even many of the other adults at PSP.

Noah, examining a chart in the chemical room at OMSI

It didn't take long, however, for her to feel she could trust me and was safe with me.  She did not say very much to me, but she stayed by my side with her little hand in mine.  Each day I would walk her to her Dad at pick up at the end of the day.  She did not return the years following that one, until this last summer.  I wasn't sure if it was her at first.After a few weeks into the program, and feeling   more confident it was the same girl, I asked her if she remembered me.  Her character has not changed much in the past years.  Still a quiet, gentle spirit; now full of strength and confidence.  She simply nodded yes that day.  In many ways, I am reminded of myself in her.

Adrianna on the bus

Noah riding the bus with friends, Pablo and Daniel

For the rest of the summer after that, I saw that same friendship we used to have.  I was busier this past summer in the role as director, as opposed to just a volunteer my first year.  All the same, she would come to tell me about her life and family.  It was exciting to hear about their family adding a new baby this summer.  I was so proud at our finale program that Adrianna led a prayer on stage, in front of everyone.  Noah also has a quiet spirit within him.  They are both such good, well behaved kids.  I saw Noah making many good friends this summer, especially these two guys.  I did not spend as much time with Noah.  I do remember, one day this summer, Noah was wearing his PSP t-shirt from 2008.  It barely fit him still.  I did not make a connection with him that year, but now I will never forget him.  An older family friend of theirs that attends PUMPchurch, started bringing these two with him on Sunday mornings at the beginning of the summer.  At the end of August, on my last day of church before I moved to California, Noah drew me a beautiful picture as a going away present.  He is quite a talented artist.  When I came to visit in October, they were both still attending and I got to talk with them about how life is going for them.  I love when Adrianna opens up.  She told me some funny stories about how her baby sister is doing.  I hope the next time I am there, they will be, as well.    

                                                                           

Noah likes to keep it classy

Noah crafting during afternoon activity time

Thanks for tuning in this week.  I am hoping to do a video blog at some point.  Maybe sooner then later.  I have never done one, so we will see how that goes.  This week say a prayer for Noah, Adrianna, and their family.  Pray that they keep growing in their faith.  I praise God for their presence in my life.  Pray that Godly people continue to be apart of their lives.  Pray that their little sister grows up healthy and strong.