Before coming on the trip I thought I was prepared to see all of the kids here at COL. Being a social worker I have seen a lot back home and while I knew that it was going to be different down here I was not prepared for how different it actually is.
Chain of Love was established by Ken and Jerilyn Bayer. They started with the idea that they would build houses and have house parents. In each house would be the parents, their biological children, and then up to 10 orphans. They started out with 1 house and now there are 9 houses. COL could possibly house 90 kids on COL property. They also have some kids who are living in the community with members of the church. This depended on needs of the children and best fit for a house parents.
The kids here are amazing. While walking down the road they all run up to you and want to talk to you. Some will do flips and tricks trying to get your attention. Upon arrival we recieved a book with pictures of the kids and each of their stories. It is the same thing that you read on the internet but for some reason it is different after you have met the kids. I am amazed how well the kids seem to be doing despite their horrific pasts.
Some of the kids from Chain of Love. They Love getting their picture taken!
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