Tuesday, July 29

Today was a day for us to Labor in the garden along side the children and orphanage staff. We spent time picking cucumber, bell pepper, tomato and egg plant. It was a fun time! This gave us the opportunity to show the children and the staff that we where willing to do anything for them with a joyful heart.

The next part was spent for some of us in taking a tour of the new building that will be completed in September. After this we spent time with the children. We made balloon animals, painted finger nails, made bandana bracelets and did some face painting. Both the children and the team had lots of fun. We also played with the remote control cars we had brought for the children and large playground balls.

Then it was time for our rest and lunch time.

We then loaded the bus with some of the children and went to a second facility in the city that we are all very impressed by because of the best equipment and facilities that money can buy. After touring this facility and getting to see the therapy areas, library, computer lab and foster care apartments we waitied. Some of the members who have been to this region before w here able to connect with directors, doctors and caregivers they had developed relationships with on previous trips.

One of the children who we all connected with is "KR" as we worked today we went from member to member of team asking which of his new friends would be taking him back to America. He was a joy who touched all of our lives and it was difficult to leave today. As we boarded the bus we discovered that we would not be permitted to return to the orphange again this week. So what little we did, what connections we made, what lives we touched will have to be nourished by the Father until the next trip.

Due to some closed doors by government officials we will be going to a differnt hotel than is on our itinerary.

Blessings,

Jimmie

Request:
Health (some members are under the weather), unity, safety

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