Today was a good day with the children! They are starting to adjust and be much less shy. There were only  a few tears today. : ) They really got into singing today - it was so much fun to see! They also were all over English today. Only one child didn't say any English phrases today, and she is really too little to understand. I also had quite a few children that could say the Bible verse today. Apparently, they've been repeating everything they're learning when they are at home. I was very encouraged today because there are times when I can't tell if they are learning anything and it looks like they aren't paying any attention. I was excited to hear that so many children are repeating the things they picked up with us when they get home with their parents. I had a chorus of "Hi, how are you?" today when I mentioned practicing English. The children will now say, "Thank you, Sandra" when she brings the food, even without me prompting them. We did some finger painting today and everyone really seemed to enjoy themselves. :) Please pray that the children will continue to learn and have good days like this one!

I got a kick out the children making me "pupusas" from their play doh. They were thrilled that I would "eat" them and kept making me more. :) It was pretty cute.

Kember was much better today too. He was pretty talkative and even spoke up when we were practicing English. He seems to be getting better with the children and seems to have more confidence with Glenda, Sandra, and me. I had Trini take Kember, his aunt, and me to the doctor today. It looks like he has an infection, so they gave him some antibiotics and we'll see if that helps. I don't think Kember has ridden in a car much. He seems a little amazed by the whole experience. Please pray that the medication will be effective and that Kember will continue to improve with us and trust us.

It looks like we have some bed bugs in the house. :( We are going to have to fumigate. It is amusing to me how these kinds of things don't seem to phase the Salvadorans one bit. I'm certainly not having a good streak with the bugs in El Salvador!

The stop to public transportation is supposed to end today and I've seen some buses running, so hopefully there won't be any more complications. Please continue to pray for this country and for everyone's safety.

Thank you all for your prayers and support! I've posted some fun pictures! Good night!

Lunch Time!

Allison and Fabian making me "pupusas!"

Guillermo finger painting!