Woodland Hills May Day Seven (Friday)

Blog from Thursday, May 20:

     Today has been a very unique day. It’s been a day of so many different activities going on followed by so many different emotions. This morning we worked out at the land. Many of us felt the effects of the heat and the hard work all while having the feeling of accomplishment and making a difference. Today’s task was to mix cement for the stability columns for the guest bathroom as well as pass and stack cement blocks for the workers for easier access.
     After working at the land we headed to the orphanage for some lunch and time with the kids. We had an amazing authentic Mexican meal. We refueled and we were ready to play. Today was a great day for bonding with the girls. Most of the girls came over and they were treated to some quality times with the girl team members. They all got their nails done in bright colors and they got headbands. The girls were all so excited! They enjoyed and appreciate the time with the girls on the team so much. 
     The boys had a day just to relax plus do their own thing. We had a game of basketball going with Todd shortly followed by an intense game of soccer. Kids were running everywhere! Our day at the orphanage went fast, but more fun was yet to come.
     All of us loaded into the van and headed back to our house to prepare for devotions with Josh and Ivonne McNally. Our night with them was a blast! Our time of devotions was mostly a question and answer session that went both ways. They asked us a question and we each would answer and then the other way around. After the devotion session we went with Josh, Ivonne, and Juana, the person who is mainly in charge of us, to an authentic Mexican restaurant near the guest house. Josh and Ivonne made great recommendation of things to order. When we got the food, it was quickly devoured. Between us being hungry and the food being delicious, the food was gone in a matter of minutes.
     Once we got back to the house, the serious discussion started immediately. Our bonding continues to grow and strengthen. Our talks were filled with a few tears and of course a lot of laughter. We all are starting to see the real reasons, beyond our simple desires, to be here. As the night draws to a close, we end it with more laughter brought on by our long nights and we prepare for tomorrow. We all see tomorrow as being one of the most fun filled days with the children who brighten our days with their bright smiles and uplifting laughter.

**********************