Yesterday Ashley, Kelsey, Sara, JT, Jen, Teresa and I went out for the day. We went to the Mariott for lunch, and did some shopping. Then we headed to Nueva Oriental to give them the money from our group to sponsor 10 sweet kiddos for a year to go to school, and to feed them, the people weren’t there though, so I guess we’ll have to go back later in the week. Darn. ;) Then we went out to Good Shepard which has become one of my favorite places here. The way this home is run, is truly amazing. They have 230 some kids there, and they are so well behaved. It’s a beautiful place. I got to see my new friend Michelle again! When I first got there, I had the picture of me and her in my hand, and one of the kids said “Michelle?” and I said “Si!” So he took me to her Casita, and I waited outside for her..when she opened the door she had the biggest smile on her face and ran to give me a hug, she is soo sweet. I had also brought her a bracelet, which she loved. I loved being able to spend some more time with her, she’s awesome. As we were getting ready to leave, I hugged her and she said “I love you” {in English!} which brought tears to my eyes, again. After saying one of the toughest goodbyes, we headed for Tony Roma’s for dinner. Then we came home.
When we got here last night it was almost bed time, so I went in to help lay the girls down for the night, and when I walked into the room, Maryuri sat up and looked at me with the sad eyes, that she knows makes me melt, and reached for me to come get her{which again, she knows works every time } So of course I went and held her for a while, and laid down in her bed with her, and so she thought it would be a good time to have one of our tickling matches, and I really shouldn’t have let her do because it was bedtime and all, but it was so stinking cute, so I let her get away with it, just this once. ;) So we played for a few minutes, and it was precious stuff. I think she might have me wrapped around her little finger.
Today Jen took Kelsey and Sara to the airport, Ashley isnt feeling to good, so JT and I took the kids to church along with Teresa and Matt and Nicole..that was an experience...Someone kept giving Maryuri suckers as she roamed the church throughout the service...i think she had a total of 7! But the kids for the most part behaved well for us. Which was good. Tonight is our usual Sunday night dinner with Nathan. Im excited. Hes a really cool kid. He is working for us as a translator, and its been nice having him around. He has been through a lot, a lot of christians have repeatedly told him that everyone is going to Hell. They pick out certain verses in the bible to back them up, and leave out the rest. The other day he asked Jen why we hadnt told him that, and she had to explain to him that he couldnt just read certain verses of the bible, that he had to read all of it. So we are all reading John and Romans with him right now. Its good stuff. Ill let you all know how tonight goes with him.
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3 comments:
Those pictures of you and the little girl are just beautiful.
The girl in the boots is funny. I remember when there were outfits you wanted to wear all the time.
I love you.
DAD
Hey the new pics are really good I enjoy seeing you if only on a computer screen. I can't wait to hear all your stories I know you will have a bunch to tell. It is just wonderful that you got to see your new friend Michelle again, she knows you care about her.
You are doing an awesome job have a great time and be safe.
We love you
Mom, Jim and JD
Hey, we've been checking the last few days for an update from you with some pics.
I almost didn't see your comment on our blog, didn't figure anyone read it.
I have been taking all the pics from your blog and putting them onto a CD just in case you would lose yours or just so we can keep them if you don't need them.
Daddy says hi and he loves you.
Enjoy the kids and take care of yourself.
Love, Melissa
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