End of Week 1

I think we've had a good first week! The children had another good day today. They are really adjusting and enjoying themselves. We've had less and less tears throughout the week and more children running in eagerly to play. I am really enjoying the children! Fabian and Kember are doing much better. Fabian still has his stubborn moments, but he's improved quite a bit. Kember is buddies with Glenda (one of my helpers) now and is talking and interacting with us a lot more. Jocelyn actually came back yesterday on the condition that her big brother stay with her. Her brother was with her today and yesterday and that seemed to give her some security. Hopefully she will stay without him after a few days. She has been starting to come up and talk to me and play with me some, which is a huge improvement for her. Brayan was also back yesterday and today. He is so enthusiastic about everything he does; it keeps us laughing all day!

Kember, Tania, and Cesia playing blocks and legos.

The children are learning their Bible verse and their English phrases very well. They will say their texts for a lollipop. :) They really seem to have fun with English and they are a riot when they practice. They absolutely love singing now and we catch them singing the songs we've taught them while they are working on their crafts. I haven't been able to get the videos to upload, but I will show them to you all when I get back. They are so much fun!

I went to the church meeting at Omar's grandfather's house today. He has an old dirt house and we all squeezed into it. Nilson sat with me for a little while afterwards playing the guitar and singing and asking me lots of questions about dogs and about the US. :)

We are off to the market in the morning to buy the food for the week.  :) We might get some pork so we can make some pupusas. I'm a little surprised how many people don't know how to make pupusas here!

Please continue to pray for the children and that we would be reflecting Christ's love to them. Pray for wisdom for me and  prasie for a good week! Thank you all for your support!

Glenda supervising soccer between Madelyn and Allison. Cesia is playing with Madelyn Jasmine's doll.

Singing about God's power over the rain, the plants, and the sun!