Emily was sick for almost a week, but praise God she is finally feeling better. I got sick Friday morning, and I spent most of Friday and Saturday curled up in bed. I hated that I couldn't be out playing with the kids because I had no energy. Saturday night, all the volunteers went to have dinner with Johnbull and Stacy. Emily and I couldn't hardly look at the food without wanting to vomit. And sitting in a resturaunt, that was pretty difficult. After we got back from dinner, I was starting to feel a little better. Sunday morning, I got to sit in on Sunday School for the younger ones; the older boys did a lesson about Abraham and Sarah. After Sunday School, it was time for church. The older boys led the music, and pastor Eben gave the message. After lunch, we loaded up and took the kids to the beach. It's pretty chaotic taking 30 kids to the beach, but they love it. As soon as we got home from the beach, it was time to bath all the sandy kids. They love it when mommy does bathtime for them, but man, it's a chore to wash off a bunch of kids all covered in sand. Once we finished bathing, we ate dinner and the boys played soccer.
Monday morning, Sarah and I went over to Assurance Of Hope, the orphanage that Lola is staying at, to help with some crafts. We did valentine cards for their food sponsors, and we also did a little craft for them. It was kind of challenging, because some of them didn't really speak English, and we didn't know their names. But we made their crafts successfully. There was one little boy that stole my heart while we were there. He was clinging to my side shortly after we walked in the gate, and once I picked him up, he absolutely would not let me put him down. If I was able to get him down, he would hold onto my leg until I picked him back up. The kids all love to be held, but he would not leave my side the whole time we were there. It broke my heart to have to put him down and leave, and I've been thinking and praying about him ever since. God has a perfect plan for his life, and I trust He will watch over him. And I also pray Jehovah allows me to be apart of his life. :) I've been living in an orphanage for three weeks, and I love the kids here, but none of them have stuck out to me like this little boy has. I don't know why he's so special, but he sure has a place in my heart.
Today, we are doing valentine cards with our kids. I'm glad I get to spend valentines day loving on the fatherless. :)
This is Peter. :)
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