Attempting this once again before the weekend
My apologies for my ramblings yesterday. There is so much to tell and I feel like I am racing against the clock here at the Internet cafe to get my blog posted along with the photos. I have failed numerous times with the photos...so you might not see another photo until I get home. Sorry about that.
We had a great day today so far. The 7 little ones from age 3-7 came to our volunteer house where they jumped in the small pool in the backyard. One of volunteer's father works at a swimsuit place and so he kindly donated small suits for the 6 little girls and 1 boy named boy. All of them were excited to be in their suits which we had to label with their names. After much water and jumping around in a freezing pool (it ws my first time as well in the pool), we took them to the bath in a group of 2. I think they enjoyed the bath and the bubbles far more than the pool. After a lot more water plus bubbles - that went every where in the house, we got all of the littles dressed, had snacks, and they sang songs for us before they headed back to Agape for their nap. It was nice to see them all clean and fully satisfied.
Since beds and space are a rare at Agape, 4 little ones per bed. It's a pretty tight squeeze for all of them but they make do with no complaints. In each room, one Auntie sleeps with the children.Litterally, the Aunties share a bed w/ the a few children. The beds are no larger than standard twin size beds. For the little ones, often the mattresses need to be aired out the next day because the mattress are old and their are nightly accidents.
Tomorrow we have a day with them that we've arranged- we are taking 38 kids from 3 - 15 to the beach and put put golf. There are 6 adults so it should be a wild day that ends at KFC as their special dinner. The kids prefer chicken over beef so KFC is a big treat.
I am sure there is more to tell...but I need to try putting photos up. If I am successful, the photos of the facilities of Agape and then two from today at the volunteer's house during the swim/ bubble bath. If this doesn't work, I think I am going to call it quits for the photo part of this blog. Again, thank you for your support.
cheers,
annick
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adrien wrote:
04 May 2007 at 15:23 Swimming pool? Beach? Put put golf? KFC? Are you sure this place is in South Africa? Maybe this is some elaborate scheme and you are really in Florida... Do you get to go to Six Flags next week?Keep smiling,
Adrien
Lauren wrote:
04 May 2007 at 16:23 Sounds like you are having an amazing time! I can't wait to see the pictures but i am envisioning very happy children and lots of splashing!Enjoy the KFC!
Vicky wrote:
04 May 2007 at 22:08 Wow. I'm impressed. The kids must be so happy to have your positive presence around.Can't wait to read the next entry.
I don't blame them for loving KFC - Nothin' like FRIED CHICKEN!!!
Tracey wrote:
06 May 2007 at 20:58 What does Agape mean? The non denominational church down here that I love (not that you can tell that by my attendance) is called Agape. Just curious. Enjoy and spoil the little ones. xo,T
Name: Annick Shen
Volunteered at Agape from 30 April 2007 to 20 May 2007.
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