" After lunch we went to the orphanage! The girls divided by house and welcomed us with a chant. I got to hold the new baby, Lilla! It was kind of awkward at first with the girls, but we warmed up to each other fast. Next, we watched some of them to a tae-kwon do performance! They filed in to the Rocky theme and each did a cool kick thing. The whole thing was hilarious. After they did all their individual stuff, they actually fought! One girl was no older than 5, so she couldn't do much, but she's adorable. During the fights, the men joked around and offered to pay the judges to pick their chosen winner.
When it was done I tried to strike up conversation and a super sweet girl named Jennifer talked to me. (Victor helped translate.) She was so nice and encouraging, which makes me want to try and speak more.
After that we went on a tour of Monjas. We saw the cemetery, where all the graves were colorfully decorated. Then the dump. Some families were there collecting stuff to use and sell. :( The road had dogs, pigs, ducks, cows, roosters, chickens, and just about everything else. I loved that.
We went to the transition home afterwards. (This is where the 17 & 18 year old girls from Shadow of His Wings live.) We made necklaces and did a spa night. I want so much to be able to fully talk to the girls, but I'm so thankful for the communication we had. The girls (and us) thought it was hysterical when Tom, Walter, and Santiago got face masks and manicures.
The house parents have a 3 year old son named Esteban. When I asked him his name, he said "Spiderman." Then he put on a Spiderman suit. Precious.
After team devotion that night, we paired up to pray. I paired up with Victor (our translator.) He started his prayer with "Papito Dios," which is like saying "Daddy God." I know his relationship with God is intimate b/c the light of the Lord shines brightly through Victor! His amazingly positive attitude is only outmatched by his steadfast work ethic.
Oh, and I forgot to say that at lunch we made homemade guacamole with fresh avacadoes."
Love the blog Miss Lily!
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