The Children of Tonga

While on a recent trip to meet her Dad's family in Tonga, my niece, Sarah, truly captured the spirit of the children of Tonga through her images.  Sarah, her sister, Maria, and her brother, Petesa, got to take the trip of a lifetime, thanks to their Mom (and my sister) Debbie.

Kudos, by the way, to my sister,  who couldn't go with the kids and their Dad due to work. But she made great sacrifices to make sure this trip got off the ground for them.  She was their fairy godmother of adventures!
Along with their Dad, Pat, these three immersed themselves in the Tongan culture, met family members who, without hesitation, took them right into their hearts and homes.

Sarah, in green and on the truck, and Maria, wearing the blue skirt and on right side of truck, with children.

Petesa, on left, with a young boy. 

Pat with one of his nieces.

I think many of the images truly speak for themselves.

Some of the young girls were so very shy for the majority of the time, but the night before they were to leave they finally began to play with Sarah, Maria and Petesa. 

Sarah's images truly capture the heart of their newly found family and culture....the children.  Bravo Sarah for seeing with your heart and focusing with your soul!