Day 3
Today after breakfast we started our work projects. Bicycle repair for the guys, and mending for the gals. We came prepared with bicycle parts and tools, and a sewing machine. (That was fun getting through customs. I think we stumped the x-ray operators)
The highlight of the day is always spending time with the kids!! Today we focused on Day 2 of Creation, The Lord separating the land from the sea. The kiddos made their own “globes”, we did a water experiment, learned about the water cycle, and for fun had a water balloon toss.
Yesterday I had a little bit of trouble figuring out how to communicate with the kiddos, since I know very little Spanish. Today was better, there was a lot of “sign language” and some super simple words, but we got our point across. I just want to hug and squeeze each one of them.
We also met with the sponsorship coordinator today and learned about upcoming projects here at Esperanza Viva. The needs for the orphanage, and the needs of the kids living here. I was super impressed to know they have had to start a new sponsorship program because the older children are old enough to go to college. These kids have had a rough start in the world but with God’s help through Esperanza Viva they are now on the path to a college education and a bright future. There are also children in the orphanage now that do not have enough sponsors to cover the cost of their living expenses. My heart aches to sponsor them all. Karlin & I (Dawnette) are praying for God to lay on our heart which of these precious children our family can sponsor.
This evening we got to have time with the teenage girls. It was a wonderful time. First we watched “The Bethlehem Star”, a movie about the actual astronomy behind the appearance of the Bethlehem Star. It was really interesting and we ALL enjoyed it. After that we took them outside to see some constellations, and enjoy the beauty of the night sky. Inside we made no-bake cookies (HUGE success!!).
Just as something to pass the time on the plane etc… I brought yarn and crochet hooks. I was working on a hat, and happened to bring it with me to breakfast. Well the hat was pretty popular and I have an infinite number of orders J. We’ll see how many I can actually finish in the next couple of days. I even have my fellow team members looking for lessons so they can make hats too.
Thank you everyone for all your prayers and support!!
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