Syria refugees

Late last night another group of families made it to Kurdistan Iraq from Syria. We feed about 300 They were tired, hungry and full of sorrow. It was, as one can imagine, an extremely painful experience to see the pleading for help in their eyes. Husbands trying to protect their families. Business owners who literally ran away from their dreams. Even a family who saw a neighbor’s family of seven, killed—as they watched. Right now the most important thing we all can do is to pray—- pray that the hearts of leaders of these countries are more full of love for other human beings.

Syrian refugees walked to boarder of Iraq then traveled by buses to a center to be fed and get some rest. They then will be taken to camps. So impressed with Northern Iraq. They welcome other human beings and care for them while others try to harm them.

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Went to Bardarsh Camp today in north west Iraq. 3200 refugees have been placed there in the past few days. Hot meals were being served to the new families who had just arrived. Everyone was busy trying to get settled in their tents. I passed out all the Dolls of Hope I had left. Decided no one needed them more than these children. LDSCharities is supplying the food for the hot meals and a charitable foundation, Barzani Charity Foundation, has organized the cooking and serving of food in two different camps.

 We went to the Syrian boarder to check out the set up for feeding refugees. LDSCHARITIES donated $ for hot food for them. Here are a few photos.
Huge pots of soup and rice
Ken stirring rice
A mosque where some will be sleeping. We are sleeping there tomorrow night. A new group will come in at 2 am.
Buses full of devastated families
Greeting them
Buses entering Iraq
So thankful for LDSCHARITIES!