friday was GREAT. the kids were so good in school and we had a lot of fun. marcos has a tough time paying attention, and it's hard to keep him on task when there's two of us, let alone when i'm alone. anyways, he was angry that i asked him to sit in the circle with us and pouting in a corner when we started reading where the wild things are (in spanish - thanks hanna!). by the 3nd page, he was down on the floor, as close as he could get to the book, reading along with us. it was great.
adele was here all weekend and that was super fun. it's so cool - she hardly speaks any spanish. but her heart is so invested in this place and these kids and they know that. they LOVE her. love her! it's really cool to watch her interact and love on the kids.
i went to church friday night but came back saturday morning because adele was here and also the concert was saturday night. i got back in time for lunch and had one of the best days i've had yet. i don't really know why...it was just so fun with the kids. the boys stayed in the big house after lunch and played with the kids who weren't taking naps in the big house. it rained HARD all day so everyone was in a rainy day kind of mood...we made cookies together, watched camp rock (the jonas brothers movie hahaha) and sang and danced to all the songs, and just had a great but relaxing day.
since it was raining and really cold we didn't take any kids to the concert with us, but it was awesome. right when we walked in there was a wall with letters from each kid at gabriel house to santa, with a picture and info about his or her disability and a christmas wish. a funeral home downtown adopted us and put on this whole concert, with all the proceeds going to gabriel house. the concert was unbelievable. the guitar players were soooo talented...never missed a note, never were off key. really cool.
church today...this friday the young adults in church are going to help serve at a dinner that al and rosa do every year to thank the pastors they work with. it's a big deal, super formal, and they're expecting about 80 couples. i'm excited! except i have to find black pants. eek.
Ahh Mariachi music, so beautiful! I think of you there and just taking in everything you can! what an experience...by the way I just saw Camp Rocvk! (ok i am admittin it!- i got sucked in).
ReplyDeleteWhen are you coming home?? When is your last day there? Im trying to figure out summer mission trip, are you going to be there or coming with us??? have you ehard from Matt Bach?
I LOVE that little Tonio! Every picture I see of him he is laughing with those adorable crooked teeth.
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