Ericka’s mother became ill right after she was born, probably due to the “childbirth fever.” After her mother died, Ericka grew worse and developed a horrible skin condition that was very contagious. We found a woman in a nearby village to care for her, but soon this became too much for her. She brought Ericka to our orphanage.

She is now 17 years old with a speech impediment and other mental developmental issues due to her severe malnutrition. However, she is a very happy young girl who likes to dress up, sing, and go to church. She loves helping the younger children, doing the ironing, and anything else you ask her to do. She is super sweet, and we are “super-blessed” to have her! We all love Ericka! Sherry