Once we arrived, we had about thirty minutes of fun free time, playing volleyball and other games. Then we organized for Bible study time, singing songs and prayers. The kids were especially well behaved today (which we came to find out was due to the absence of distraction from the older kids-who were at church this morning-fasting. True story- they don’t know why, and we don’t know why.) After that, we had our craft for the day, which was puppet making (from brown paper bags). Fun! And Chanel’s brilliant idea of bringing finger paint made for an especially entertaining and colorful morning. Les and Chanel both had hand prints and paint all over their bodies for the majority of the day. We also had the pleasure of acquiring several temporary tattoos.
For some reason, today was an especially exhausting day. Maybe it was the finger painting, or maybe it was the weather- but we were all tired by lunch. After lunch, we took a detour from our usual plans and went to Mr. Movies with Yanet and Felix (the bus driver) so we could get a movie for our party day tomorrow. We decided on “Tangled” because we thought it would be appropriate for all the kids. Upon arriving back at the orphanage, we were met with eager faces and hands and jumped back into the games (this time more awake- maybe we just needed some down time?)
The day ended with the kids receiving their grades from their courses and they were congratulated by the staff with a cake. Yummy ☺ This distraction made it easier for us to leave without the long goodbyes that we’re used to. (It’s so cute because the kids are always hanging on us and begging us not to go, so it’s definitely a process as we leave).
Luke (Mr. Reliable, as we fondly refer to him) picked us up and we headed for home. Not without a quick stop at this local bakery, Trigo de Oro. It was great! Tres leches cakes and fruit tarts, a well-deserved end to the day.
Once we got back, we had Bible study and headed to the beach. Dinner was especially fun tonight as we were able to Skype with some of our good friends. (Thanks Luke Freeman and Tyler Miller for joining us for dinner- we miss you guys!) After dinner, we caught up on some necessary emails and work stuff; slowly acclimating ourselves back to the real world ☹
Memorable moments from today: Les and I literally getting painted and attacked with finger paint (hand prints all over our bodies and legs). Another (typical) memorable moment was the grades party. Of course the party was an hour later than it should have been (standard Dominican time); and it wouldn’t be a party without a cake (which happened to be smashed on one side by an unanticipated volleyball haha). And it wouldn’t be a day in the DR without our golf cart ride to the beach, which was extra memorable today with Les’s driving. The wild child threw caution to the wind, by failing to break on several speed bumps (don’t worry the wounds will heal haha).
Tomorrow we get to sleep in, as we have a late start at the orphanage (in order to prepare for our going –away party). Yay for sleeping!!!! So we’re off to bed. Night night!
In His Name,
Las Chicas
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