Where We Found Home was inspired by Alyson's time in Kenya, and more specifically, her time spent seeing how one of the children's homes she came into contact with operated. The founders' vision and dedication was truly unique and inspiring, and the children's stories of how they came to be taken into the home were equally inspiring because of the incredible odds many of them were able to survive against. This book tells their story in a way that young children will be able to understand while captivating their attention. For more information about In Step, the children's home this story was inspired by, please visit rehemaforkids.org.
Vorwort
Have you ever heard stories of third world countries beforemaybe stories focusing on poverty or malnutrition, civil unrest or a lack of available education? These are some of the things we have come to associate with a developing nation, but they don't need to be the only thingsWhere We Found Home forges a new path, and, rather than telling a story about what is wrong, this book tells the beautiful story of what is right about a children's home in Kenyahow it came to open its doors, how a couple sacrificed everything to bring hope and compassion to hundreds of children resulting in saving many of their lives, and what it looks like for these children to live in such a life-giving place.
Autorentext
Alyson L. DaCosta was born in New Hampshire, grew up in Massachusetts, and eventually made her way to Kenya. It was during her time in Kenya that she witnessed children having been abandoned, orphaned, or choosing to leave their homes, and saw poverty at truly sobering level. But she also saw many individuals, families, and organizations trying to enact positive change. Visiting with these organizations and helping with children where possible, she was able to hear the many stories of hardship and hope that always seemed to coexist together. Where We Found Home is one story she has been honored to tell that highlights the restoration of abandoned children. Her wish is to continue telling stories like this one to urge all of us to do what we can for others with what we have been given. For more information about the author, please visit alysonldacosta.com.