Today, the team completed work projects and hung out with the kids. It was hard work with concrete and “hard work” snuggling and playing games. Everyone has been working really well together as the Body of Christ.
Stories from the day with the kids:
We decided to start the day with the little ones coming over to the team side of the orphanage and dyeing bandanas. They put little stickers on it and then were able to help with the spray bottle of paint. As a bit of explanation, the orphanage has two different areas to it; the team side which consists of a kitchen with a large table, three bathroom and four bedrooms. The side that the kids live on has a large play area, kitchen and then all of their bedrooms. Anyway, we typically play with them on their side, but today the little ones enjoyed playing on our side. We colored, played with balls, did puzzles and read lots of books. At one point this morning, I was attempting to make gatorade and was surrounded by little ones who really wanted to help. We also brought out the balloons in order to make ballon animals. The kids love this and actually found it to be great fun to pop the balloons. The older boys caused a few tears as they popped the little girls balloons a few times. The little ones love to crawl into our laps; they may run around for a bit but before too long they find a free lap. There is one little girl that is very cute (pictures would never do her justice), but a little firecracker. She is 3 years old and has a smile that would melt anyone's heart, but my goodness she is opinionated. She, at times, wants my help and then at other times will push me away so that she can do it on her own. She is a lot of fun! We all have our “favorites”. After lunch they came back over to play for a little bit and then we went over to their side for story time, sang some songs and then broke out the jump ropes and bubbles. Before long we were pushing the little ones on swing, going down the slide and running around after the kids. They are fun, but tiring (though I should not complain, as I was not pouring cement).
Stories from dinner:
We had surprise guest for dinner tonight. We had two oxen come through the yard!! This apparently happens all of the time here:) We are now getting ready to go and watch a movie with them. We will have a new experience as we will watch it in Spanish with English subtitles.
In addition, to the surprise of “the meal on the run” (oxen), we presented a laptop to Sebastian and Orella. They've been praying for two years for a laptop for their son, Luis, for his 18th birthday and college. However, high school in Guatemala is private and costly. Due to this cost, they were not able to have extra funds saved up for his birthday in June. So, the team was able to purchase the laptop in the states, which saved money compared to extra costs here, and then cover half the cost as a gift. Sebastian and Orella were very grateful to God and that He used us to answer their prayers.
Praise:
We received wonderful news today! The critically ill baby (Paulina) we saw at the clinic on Tuesday and sent home with hope of only a miracle to survive is alive and fairly healthy! Our team is rejoicing in God's powerful healing and love for this small child and her mother. What an awesome testament that our God is able to do more than we could ever ask or imagine!
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