A baby and ... me?

Really, no words can do justice to what is being communicated in the photo. Yeah, I spent 3 long days at an orphanage. I actually held, changed and fed babies. WOW! It was an experience for the books for me. Not one I care to duplicate but one I'm very satisfied in completing. A woman worker was killed so there was great need for some volunteer to come and work some shifts. I was free and available so I said I could help. There were 6 infants between 3 and 7 months. 8 hours the first day, 6 hours the second day and 8 hours the third day. I now have greater respect for moms!! Wow, that must be such a hard job. If I ever say "she is JUST a mom" slap me! There were times when all 6 kids were crying. I wasn't alone, however, there was three of us caring for these kids. I learned about the adoption process. I had no idea how difficult it was and how long it took. One of the babies was abandoned into a dumpster at birth. He will not be ready to be adopted until he is 2 years old. The red tape takes a long time especially when the child is abandoned. I had no idea. These babies were precious. For me it was a humbling experience to care for such young kids.