Today was our first full day of work and it was jam-packed. We split off into two teams with some of us playing with the Little Sparklers (pre-schoolers) while others went to Hope Preparatory (K-2nd). Adam, Katie, Jeremy, and I played with the Little Sparklers for a few hours and had an awesome time. It was amazing to see the look in all the kids’ faces when they saw us and how they wouldn’t leave our sides, always wanting to be picked up or chased....or simply loved. Kids have a way of making you feel like you’re the coolest person in the world, and that’s all they see at the time...only focusing on you. While we spent time with the little ones, the other group took part in the Holiday Club with the older kids at Hope Academy doing crafts, games, singing, and story-time.
After activities with the kids and lunch, we split off again to work on our renovation projects. Jeremy and I worked on the pavement project around the clinic. Anna and the others worked on varnishing and power-washing Hope’s buildings. After a few more hours of hard work, it was great to take part in fellowship with the group at Alan & Brenda’s house (big contributors to the school programs and a host family). We had a braai (South African barbecue) and played croquet and a South African ping pong game. We can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings. It’s great to be doing God’s work.
Anna & Adam
Glad that things are going well. Sounds like you are already having an amazing impact over there. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys. I hope you have an amazing Thanksgiving. God bless you guys and all the work that you are doing over there. Give all the kids and Dawn a hug for me.
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