Orphans

I was given Orphan duty while my hands healed.. I did not mine really.. I love kids. so Mother and I made a big batch of honeycakes and candies for me to that the next morning.. On my way to Noya's wagon I stopped and got Cana's sons and then stopped and got Thirsty.. that way the parents can get done what they need to.

Thirsty has decided that he is my guard.. I find it very cute.. and I was so honor.. He tagged along right beside me the entire day.. He said it was so I did not get lost.. Cana had also sent along her girls to help.. and boy they had their hands full..

Breakfast was first on the agenda.. fried eggs and bosk strips and toast with honey.. After we got them all feed and dressed for the day.. we played games.. and told stories.. and they even got me to sing... They did not seem to mind that I was a little off key..

I had brought some old leather patches with me and handed them out to the older kids.. and let them sew.. Some showed some interest in being a leatherworker.. others wanted to paint or draw.. or make things.. I could see some of our future with this little ones.. Each one will have a home if its the last thing I do.. I will make sure of it..

Noya's kids are dolls.. So many kids.. but there was Thirsty right there next to me. his little hand held mine most the day and he did not get to far.. I think the fire has scared quite a few of them.. Some asked when their mommies would be coming. I did not know how to answer that.. what do you say to a child. The skies felt they wanted your mommies and daddies and took them? I think I will let Noya handle those questions.. :grins:

When the day was done and Noya and my mother returned.. I gathered those I brought and dropped them off with the parents. I got a big smooch from Thirsty.. and his parents seems relived that he had someone that would watch him while they tried to salavage what they could..

Mother and I headed back to the wagon.. for some quiet time.. It was not long before I looked over and she was fast asleep.. I covered her with a blanket and then sat and watched the stars