On Monday we woke up in time to get ready and do
our devotionals before breakfast at 7:30. This would be our morning routine for
the rest of the week. We had pancakes and fresh mango & pineapple for
breakfast. We were all able to start on projects after breakfast. Some of our
team did work around the compound putting up monkey bars for the kids and staining
chairs.
A few
of us also worked to inventory and organize the clothes, shoes, toys and tools
we were able to bring with us (shout out to FBC Natchitoches for all of that!).
The things we brought went into their store and the kids are able to buy them
with points they earn for good behavior.
We were also asked to bring supplies to put together bags for the kids to bring to the elderly so that they could practice sharing the gospel and serving. We had the kids help us put the bags together, and they seemed to enjoy looking at everything they would get to give.
We had a little bit of time around the compound before lunch. Some of the girls tried washing clothes, which was a lot of hard work! They made a squeaking sound with the soap that I don't think anyone was quite able to get the hang of.
We had some time to play outside and to play cards!
Emmanuel insisted that everyone cheated at Uno... except for him, of course!
For lunch we had BBQ chicken and rice with red sauce- delicious! After lunch most
of the boys went back to work and the girls had the opportunity to give
pedicures and manicures to the ladies who cook, wash clothes, and do other
“house mom” duties for Hands and Feet.
We Washed their feet with soap and scrubbed
their nails with toothbrushes. Someone even dug up a real brush and a pumice
stone! They loved it! Some just sat and smiled looking at their nails when we
finished.
We asked each one how we could pray for them
when they were finished. They all had immediate responses, and once they saw us
praying, several ladies asked to be prayed for as soon as we finished their
nails! Several ladies asked us to pray for their spiritual walks and others had
prayers for friends or family members, or even for the one doing the praying!
They were all so unselfish and humble.
After this we hung out with the kids some until
dinner time. They were interested in our manicures and pedicures and some
painted each other’s nails... Even the boys!
For
dinner we had sloppy joes. They were a little different from our version, but
they were very good. After dinner we played an American vs. Haitians soccer
game at the insistence of the kids. They beat us terribly, but we had a great
time! The game was going so badly we started picking up the ball and running
with it. It turned into more of a hilarious rugby game than soccer! We all did
lots of laughing and running around until we all eventually got tired. We sat
around and talked on the field until time for our nightly meeting.
I know there are more soccer pictures somewhere, I'll have to find them!
Once again, pictures were taken by the wonderful Mrs. Tanya!
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