More Adventures...
Yesterday (Monday) evening, a worker, working for the university, fell into the river near my apartment. We are not sure of all the details. We have been getting a lot of rain here so we are not sure if the waters and mud took him under, if he just didn't know how to swim, or if he hit his head on some concrete and that knocked him out. It is so sad. As Iwas walking to a meeting at noon today, they had just found his body. Please 'think' about his family, and 'think' about the students here that this might open up an opportunity for someone to share with them. Please 'think' about the other workers that they will remain safe.
Today, I went to the orphanage. I saw all my children. It was so wonderful and so refreshing... it was so great... I cannot begin to describe it! I saw my little Pauline... as soon as she saw me walk in she started giggling and laughing... I picked her up and she would not let me set her down. We sang, laughed, and played. Then I went upstairs and saw my little Peter, who has autism. Wow, he has grown... he is getting so tall. I called his name and he turned around and ran to me smiling. I picked him up and we gave each other lots of hugs. It was really neat. I would pat his back pretty hard, and as soon as I would quit, he would start patting mine. Then, I would kiss the air and as soon as I would quit, he would do the same. I would tell him that I missed him and that I loved him, and when I quit, he would use the same tones and "say" it to me. It was so precious and sowonderful... just to hold them in my arms again! I wish that each of you could experience the love and the joy that those children give. It is absolutely incredible!
Tomorrow I am traveling with a family to the capital city of this province. I will spend one night there and then travel back to MZ on the night train on Thursday. I have to be back in time by Friday to sign my contract at the University. I am looking forward to going to this city and seeing another part of the country. I'm also excited about being able to get some cheese, butter, and jelly there!!! Now we're talking!
Cleaning can wait, I'm going out of town!!!
Today, I went to the orphanage. I saw all my children. It was so wonderful and so refreshing... it was so great... I cannot begin to describe it! I saw my little Pauline... as soon as she saw me walk in she started giggling and laughing... I picked her up and she would not let me set her down. We sang, laughed, and played. Then I went upstairs and saw my little Peter, who has autism. Wow, he has grown... he is getting so tall. I called his name and he turned around and ran to me smiling. I picked him up and we gave each other lots of hugs. It was really neat. I would pat his back pretty hard, and as soon as I would quit, he would start patting mine. Then, I would kiss the air and as soon as I would quit, he would do the same. I would tell him that I missed him and that I loved him, and when I quit, he would use the same tones and "say" it to me. It was so precious and sowonderful... just to hold them in my arms again! I wish that each of you could experience the love and the joy that those children give. It is absolutely incredible!
Tomorrow I am traveling with a family to the capital city of this province. I will spend one night there and then travel back to MZ on the night train on Thursday. I have to be back in time by Friday to sign my contract at the University. I am looking forward to going to this city and seeing another part of the country. I'm also excited about being able to get some cheese, butter, and jelly there!!! Now we're talking!
Cleaning can wait, I'm going out of town!!!
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