Stories from Lar Feliz

The Baby who never smiled

We received two sisters, one of two years old and the other six years, who came from a home of sexual abuse. The two year old came to us at the baby house and reminded us very much of a little doll. Her eyes had a blank frightened stare all the time, she never smiled, and whenever we put her down , as soon as her feet touched the ground, she gave quiet little cry that was actually more of a squeak. Only God knows what all happened to her, and all of the pain that is hidden behind those eyes.

Our monitors worked with her, cut her long hair that was in terrible condition, gave her gentle baths, which seemed to be something that she had never experienced. We held her, even though she was old enough to walk, as it seemed to comfort her. A few weeks after she came, when I arrived at work, I saw her laughing and running in the grass with her bare feet. Every day, we see a little bit more of her smile and personality. She is like a gentle little flower that blooms more and more every day. A few months later this sweet little girl went to live with her distant relatives and is doing so well!!