a girl on a mat.

I met Esther on my trip to africa this year, and what a special girl she was. 
One day she was sleeping outside on the mat with all the little babies and as they cooed and cried I wondered,
"Why is she sleeping here and why now it is only early morning?" 
possibly sensing my thoughts, a nanny came along and said, "yeah she normally falls asleep about now." and then went along on her way. but why now i thought...
One night as we re-covered the older children with their blankets, which they quickly kicked off again as soon as we turned away, i noticed a friend of mine standing over Esther's crib. 
i went over and there she lay. Esther was wide awake and for a moment my heart cried, 
is she always this way? 
does she not sleep at night?
my friend stroked her head and i held her hand. and then as i turned away i whispered, 
"goodnight Esther."
i don't now if esther ever did sleep at night but i am so thankful to know for sure that she will be now!
Esther has a home!
Esther has a family!
Esther will be loved well forever!
and i praise God, the thought of her eyes wide awake in that stuffy room will haunt me no more.
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