Greener Grass

Hello! I have debated as to wether I should leave my last entry on or not, however, I have concluded that it is how I feel. I am happy to report that after a bit of a melt down yesterday, I ran into another volunteer, who was great! The compassionate and understanding ear can never be under appreciated. I then went home and my niece and nephew came running towards me giving me big hugs and reminding me that I'd promised to play jenga with them. After that, I helped my 'Me' out in the garden. Low and behold three friends showed up at my doorstep and we had dinner. I also got phone calls from home from some very special people to me. Amazing that we do get what we need.

Today was so much better! Inspite of someone hoping that I would not find our child's day event location, I had an informant that let me know I was not at the correct location (even though I'd been told that). So, arriving late, the kids were surrounding me and calling out my name, which they do in the cutest possible fashion. I talked to all of the teachers and realized how different this felt from the very firts event. I have become a part of this small people community, and I LOVE IT! They are the reason I am here, the are the reason I'll continue to overcome all obstacles that come my way. I am sooo fortunate to have the love and kindness from those I desire it most from. The babies at the orphanage to not get my arrival until late, near nap time. So my loving arms put three to sleep, my job was done. Oh yeah, I forgot that previously at sports day, a little one fell asleep in my lap as we watched kids do running races, sack races, relays, bean bag race, and tug of war. And I also got to connect with one of my more rural teachers by walking back with just her and I. These things helped remind me of what I've done and what I'll continue to do!