A contagious smile [[Guatemala]]

    Have you ever seen a smile that is so contagious that instantly a smile sweeps across your face? I can honestly say that I met a little boy named julito that has that gift from God. 

    A few days ago we visited an orphanage or the remains of what used to be an orphanage. For some reason the owner shut the orphanage down and kicked over 60 kids  to the streets. 5 kids were special needs and unable to even survive on the streets. Everyday a couple woman go and beg for food or money off the streets just to feed these couple kids. It feels almost like a prison walking into this building.

    Although these kids have absolutely nothing they answered the door with smiles and huge hugs so full of God's light. Julito in particular caught my eye. He was sitting in a wheelchair banging the metal side with his hand. Unsure of how to approach him, he looked at me and a huge smile swept across his face. Instantly a smile swept over my face and so began our friendship. The woman who take care of Julito are not sure of his age or what exactly is wrong with him. Many nights these woman are not able to take care of him and are forced to tie him to the wall so he won't go on the streets and be harmed. It is a heartbreaking story but somehow Julito still shines. His laughter can fill a room and his smile is genuine. He has captured my heart and I know God is still writing his incredible life story.