Jasmine (named after my niece) came to the home at the tender age of 4 months old. Her father was a fisherman by trade and drowned in the Nile River in October of 1999 when her mother was pregnant with her. Jasmine’s mother died immediately after giving birth to her. Jasmine and her older sister Regina (who is also in the home) were being taken care of by a maternal aunt who could no longer care for them.

We received Jasmine with open arms and have enjoyed watching her go from sitting to crawling, to walking, to singing and now to helping to give babies their bottles. Jasmine has turned into a mother hen. She’s the first to want to help Mommy and the aunties to feed the babies by holding their bottles. I’m sure if she was big enough she would properly prepare the bottles herself. She has such a heart for the babies. She plays with them and makes them laugh as the little ones are learning to sit. Jasmine’s favorite is fries or as we call it here “chips”. She wants to eat chips every day. Jasmine also likes the color red and enjoys writing in school. She also loves watching Barney whenever she gets a chance. Her best friend of all is her sister Regina.

Jasmine was our first tiny baby that we received in the home and to see her where she is now is wonderful. We thank the Lord for keeping her this far and for allowing us to watch her grow into the cute and compassionate little girl that she is. When you think of us here in Uganda, remember to pray for Jasmine.

Date of Birth: 2/24/2000... Admitted to AFTC: 6/24/2000