Tlhakuli

We were back on the foster home tour today. At this point the foster homes are the primary focus of Bracelet of Hope and our visits have been a major part of our time here. Tlhakuli is another home way up a mountain side: A precarious walk straight up a mountain. It is situated in a stunning setting, more beautiful mountains, probably the nicest view yet. The children were once again, warm, welcoming and a ton of fun. But what struck me today was their indomitable spirits. You can't stop these kids. They have been dealt a very unfortunate hand, but it has barely slowed them down. They have lived through horrific situations I simply don't understand. But you can't stop them. They have had to learn how to survive trauma, neglect, abuse, abandonment, disease and death all at young, young ages. But you just can't stop them. You can't stop them from being kids, from wanting to laugh and to play. You can't stop them from growing, or learning, or making the best of their situation. You certainly can't stop them from having fun. Even a bicycle with no chain, brakes or tires can't stop them from biking around the top of the mountain. You simply can not stop them.