Today began a little rough ...we were
given a new driver who wasn't sure what hotel we were at. He went to
the wrong one so he arrived to pick us up and hour late.
After we got to the orphanage we immediately went to our
classrooms and got to "teaching". Today my class did tissue paper fish
and then we did a USA puzzle. The kids really enjoyed both but especially the
puzzle. They were asking what state we were each from and then pointing to it; asking how to say it etc.
Lunch was interesting for the teens...white
rice (they all loved), a salad of tomatoes, corn and beans and some potatoes
with a ranch/alfredo like sauce, and think a pork chop ...with some kind
of sauce. Of course I loved it all but the teens seemed a little
wary.
After lunch we went out side to play for the afternoon. Today I
brought nail polish. I think I painted 12-13 sets of nails and some
toes. Beth Whitacre, Intercountry Adoption Caseworker, had her lacing craft which was a big hit and then of course there is
always soccer and basketball going on. Our snack was chocolate chip cookies form the
on-site bakery and apples along with some wonderful Colombian coffee.
Tonight we
are headed to Pizza Hut for dinner and then back to the hotel for some needed
rest. The kids at orphanage are full on and want total
attention understandably . . . lots of hugs and a few kisses too. One little guy told
me I was a clown -- Joe Smith had to translate for me. It was so fun playing with him
on his roller blades, chasing him, spinning him, etc.
When we leave they all ask are
you coming tomorrow. It will be hard to tell them tomorrow is goodbye. REALLY
HARD!
Angie Parish
Intake Specialist| Eastern Europe and Latin America
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