dedicated the playground (the materials arrived early and it was
already built when we got here!) It was so much fun to watch the kids
(and the adults) run in and enjoy the slides, swings, monkey bars, and
seesaws! We later went to the school which is actually a mile down the
road. There we were greeted by about 800 students waving and yelling
"Hi!" Then we had a little welcome ceremony and then spent some time
in the classrooms singing and talking with the kids. We came back to
the orphanage for lunch and organized the 20 or 30 suitcases full of
gifts and toys for the kids and some school supplies and art projects
we will do with them, probably tomorrow. Then we went back to the
school where the teachers were preparing us some really delicious
indian food - balls of fried potaotes, onions and dough and some
really sweet desserts. The food kept coming and it was so hard to say
no! I ate so much that soon after we returned to the orphanage, I took
a long nap and was too full to even try to eat dinner! But the day was
so full and playing with the kids kept us very busy so I will have no
trouble going to sleep tonight! Love to all!
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That's awesome Brennan!! So happy that you are enjoying your time there. What an amazing impact you are having on their lives.
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I'm so jealous of all the delicious Indian food you're getting!!! I'll have to order some in solidarity. How's the Nan? It sounds like you're having an amazing time and already so memorable. I can't wait to see pics! Miss you roomie! :-)
ReplyDeleteP.S. That thing you're DVR-ing about India is on right now- you'll love it!
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