Started the day with some breakfast and morning devotions. Headed to another project about 30-45 minutes from the hotel. We were greeted by all the children from the projects. A little child held each sponsor's hand and led them into the church. My little girl kissed me on the cheek and took me down the aisle. The project sang a song to us then their choir sang. There were 3 solos. One girl forgot her words to her solo. She seemed sad but was brave enough to stand up and sing another song.
School choir: I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
I won't forget the little girl sitting on the end of the first pew. She was beautiful. So small and her face was radiant. I just waned to hold her. We each introduced ourselves and where we were from and a couple other words. They then sang another song and we sang a song back to them. We then broke into groups to do activities. I was in the craft group of course! I went with the little kids. They first ate their lunches (plantains and water). Then Jennifer and I played with them and crafted with stickers. The kids had so much fun.
Doing crafts with the little kids
The little kids I did crafts with - love them!
Beautiful faces
We then ate lunch provided by a restaurant. Had rice, chicken, and plantains. We talked for awhile. Then we met the project staff. Then we went to see the new school that is being built to protect from the quakes. Thirty total in Haiti are being rebuilt.
New earthquake proof school
We then broke into groups to visit homes. Went to a family of five's house. Mom, Dad, two boys, and one girl. The Mom was 27 years old, the boys were 9 and 11, and a little 2 year old girl. The kids were a lot older than they looked. There were rocks and trash everywhere. Uneven pavement and gravel. Kids were walking around barefoot and some babies didn't have clothes on. We walked down a narrow path through palm trees to the house. The family was so happy to see us. We talked with them and then prayed over them. Then we took our bus back to Club Indigo. The sponsor kids come tomorrow!!
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