often. Unfortunately, they woke her up from a nap to meet us, so she was really grumpy. But she's happy and healthy, and we were blessed to hug on her for a little bit.

Chilala in August 2012

Chilala at home last week

Kritz went home in 2011, but when he showed up unannounced at the Haven a couple of weeks ago, there was no doubt it was him. He has not changed a bit! I mean, he's a little taller and sporting a cool vest, but besides that, just the same. He acted so grown up and polite.

Kritz in 2010

Kritz a couple of weeks ago

Carol just left a couple of weeks ago, but because she's older and this was a huge change for her, we wanted to make sure shewas transitioning okay. We had such a happy reunion! She was so proud to show me her new home, her new friends, her new family. It seems like she is thrilled to be home, and we're glad she's close enough where we can check on her often. She asked about all her friends back at the Haven and held me tightly when we were saying bye. But then as I drove off, she just waved and ran back to play with her cousins. I'm grateful kids are so resilient.

Carol and her brother in front of their family home

Carol and her cousins in their cooking hut

Twapegwa went home in October, and the home she and her grandmother share just burnt to the ground. So she came back to visit