Church was followed by a BBQ at HOREC. The girls helped us make hamburger patties. It started with about four of the older girls and the next thing you knew, there were about eight to ten kids, including the boys, helping to make hamburger patties. They were amazing. The adults had to step aside because the kids' burger patties were so much better than ours. The kids love to eat meat. They don't get it very often, so when they do they manage to fit several pieces of meat in their little tummies. Some had two hotdogs and a hamburger, followed by potato chips and cookies. The team purchased a grill for HOREC, so we are hoping there will be other opportunities for them to have meat going forward.
While we were waiting for the grill to be started, Kerry had a beauty session compliments of Colleta and Miriam. I continue to be amazed at how much they love to touch and play with our hair. Don't you love Colleta's new wig?
Today, I shared a photo book that I created from photos from last November's trip with the kids. They really liked it. A copy is included at the HOREC 2010 Shutterfly site. There are pictures with each of the kids with their names. Alice said to me, "You did remember us! You even remembered us by name!" They piled around the table so they could review it. They love to see pictures of themselves. They kept saying, "That is me! That is me!" It was so cute!
We also shared the letters from family and friends with the kids today. Kerry had created a folder with plastic sheet protectors to put all the letters in. The kids loved the letters. Thank you to all our family and friends who helped with the letters. They especially loved seeing the kids back in the US that were thinking of them. This was very special for them and I think they will enjoy the letters for some time.
Doris also brought art packets and sketch pads for the kids. They were fascinated by the pencil sharpeners and had to take everything out and inspect it. I am sure they will create some beautiful art to decorate the walls of the dining hall with the new supplies. There are so many beautiful pictures on the walls there already.
As a treat, Amber, Kerry and I got to say hi to Kerry Jurcak back in CO. Kerry visited HOREC last January on the first Global Hope mission trip to HOREC. Thanks for calling Kerry and Julian! We appreciate your continued support and prayers!
It is getting late! You know what that means - it is "lala salama" time!
I think that color looks great on you! What a Blessing you are to so many!
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