Today was started a 3-day VBS program at the orphanage that we visited on my first day here. However, it was much different today. I am in a much different place (minus jet-lag, altitude sickness, complete disorientation, and the feeling of being completely overwhelmed). We were also a lot more prepared and organized about this trip to the orphanage.
We spent the first hour singing songs and doing a puppet show talking about how God made us. The theme for these three days is God made you and knows you, God loves you, and God hears you. Then we had a snack, and had a craft and more singing and story time. Afterwards we ate with them in their cafeteria. I am looking forward to the next few days.
These kids are hilarious! They are so affectionate and loving, but they are also pretty rough. They have been through a lot that I have no idea about. I’m am really excited to be part of this group which God is using to show these kids some love. It is an amazing blessing to be used by God as he works in his world and his people. I look forward to God continuing to work on me as he works through me.
I was also excited to try Atole tonight. It is a rice and milk dessert which is delicious! It is like a liquid rice pudding, it was very cinnamony and perfect after a rainy cold day. I’m hoping that this is something that I will be able to recreate upon returning home.
