So we have spent the last couple of days working at the orphanage and we finally completed the playground equipent for the kids. I have never heard laughter like I heard when they first started swinging, teeter tottering and acting like monkeys on the monkey bars. You all have had a tremendous impact on these children's lives. Today was an extra impactful day for us all. We started by going to a super market to buy food for 14 families that we were to give food to in Spring Valley, the slum area that we went to Sunday church service at. Then we were off to Spring Valley. We learned about how they started which was an amazing story and they showed us the kitchen where they feed 275 children breakfast and lunch everyday. They showed us the school classrooms and then we got to go with some students and teachers to the students homes to give them a food care package and pray with them. Probably the most impactful thing that I have ever experienced. It amazed me that those who have so little (actually nothing) will clap and applaude for those that have everything (us), just because we came to visit them. Somehow that just doesn't seem right to me. It was very humbling to listen to the prayer requests that these families have. For the most part, they know their situation and want to get out of it, they just son't have the opportunity to.
After Spring Valley, we went on to HOREC to see the kids. We were able to let each one of the kids pick out their very own outfit today, nstead of the clothes being picked for them, they got to pick their own. I have some great video and photos of this to share with you, but I can't get wireless so I can't get them from my phone to the blog. One of the coolest parts was when we let the staff workers come in and pick out clothes as well. Beatrice is the cook and picked out a new dress for herself. She was so excite that she was jumping up and down praising Jesus for this gift. When was the last time I ever got that excited about anything. Thanks mom & dad for all the sweaters, shirts, shoes, socks, pants, and underwear that you've given me over the years as I was growing up. I always took it for granted and thought, "Great, more clothes" (sarcastically).
I want you all to know that the kids and staff at HOREC all know that there is an army behind those of us who came. They are so appreciative and thank you from the bottom of their hearts. We will come back and share them and their stories with you all.
You are all missed, but our time here is running short. We will see you soon
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Awesome! I can't wait to see the pictures and video!
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