August 9th 2012

Today we got to visit Tegan's orphanage and where she lived. They first took us on a tour of the orphanages and got to see the babies! I have to say it was a very emotional time for all of us and they told is we could not take pictures of babies because they were "special"(meaning special needs). The orphanage also has apartments where couples can stay and live as foster parents to help take care of some of the children. Tegan stayed with one of the foster families and we were able to meet her foster mother. Tegan had only been there since they moved her from Bethel back in May but we can tell her foster mom made a big impact in her life! She was a very sweet woman and we got to see pictures of Tegan's foster dad along with her brothers and sisters. Tegan showed us around and even showed is where she would sleep. After that we visited the old orphanage to see Tegan's finding spot. We were told by our guide Jane that she was left in front of the gates with no note. They have since then moved the gate to another part of the campus and put up a wall in its place. Melissa took our picture in front of that wall. Stacy