The second tale is the one of a little girl who does not have a name yet. The Sisters of Christina Center, where she lives, have not had time to give her one. They have been too busy saving her life.
When I got to Christina Center, part of the tour led me to the baby’s room. One of the Indian sisters approached the crib in which the baby was lying. She brought her finger to her mouth—inviting me to be very quiet. I nearly held my breath. Slowly, as if she was going to reveal a precious treasure, she lowered a bright green mosquito net. And there was a treasure—a tiny baby girl.
The sisters guess the baby is about ten days old, but they can’t be certain. Someone found her when an abandoned blanket on the street started moving. The baby was underneath. I can’t imagine giving up this child. Her skin is a beautiful, rich color and her miniature fingers, even in sleep, play with the sheet around her tiny body. But the focus in this moment isn’t on the past or what troubled circumstances brought the child here. The focus is on the future. This unwanted child found a home.
How sad…but there are no unwanted children in reality..if only we can get the parents who are praying for a child to reach out to these little ones…the system is often at fault in not allowing easy access. God bless the Sisters they are the hands of Jesus!…Ann