oh, it's thursday :]

The day began with waking up early in preparation to paint a church! We were almost ready and a student came to the gate to tell us that the painting was postponed until tomorrow at noon. So... we were left with a clean slate for the day! We (the girls) took a sheet outside with a couple books and planned on reading. It wasn't too long until we discovered that the escuelina was closed today, and soon our blanket was full of little ones to lay with. We played hand games and had tickle fights until lunch time. We came inside and made ourselves lunch... when we discovered a GINORMOUS SPIDER in the kitchen, on a book. This thing was massive and my throat is still soar from screaming. (The picture doesn't serve it's size justice) We found the roach spray and while Kristin and I stood back, Kaylee sprayed it until it was dead. I think that was the most chaos we have had since we have been here, fortunately! O.I.A. :)

The rest of our day we began making friendship bracelets (we're working towards one for each child) and we spent the remainder of our day outside. Allowing our hair to be hugged on and braided, serving as a human jungle gym, and playing various hand games. Their smiles and laughter never stop and they are truly a joy. Each one of them. I taught them what a dog pile was today and I only wish there was a picture of this beautiful disaster, the only reason there isn't one is that we were always under it. It's so much fun to see them enjoy new things! Yesterday Kaylee brought a coloring book outside and they colored for what seemed like hours! They are each so sweet to share the crayons and the pages. Some days they bring out their dinner and eat it outside around us, it's always, always rice and beans. This messy moment was captured yesterday when Merrelli enjoyed his dinner while sitting in my lap. Mmmmh.

The mosquitoes continue munching at my skin, but that seems to be the worst of things around here. Thankfully the Lord is keeping us healthy and things are going well. Our blankets are almost finished and all the books have been made, so we have made progress with our to-do list. The Restrick's are scheduled to return home tonight from their two day trip to South Africa so we are praying for their safe travels. Tomorrow, if all goes to plan, we should be painting that church! Then on Saturday we have a singing competition to go to, and if there is time left in the day, we will be going to deliver the blankets to the orphanage and showing the Jesus Film For Kids. I hope you're all having a great week! Thank you for all of your continued prayers.

Love Always, Allyson