Hola amigos! Today we journeyed to the Casa Hogar San Jose, a children's home where we constructed an epic playground and played with many small Mexican children. The men and a few brave ladies helped Mau, Andrew, and Matt build the aforementioned epic playground for the children at the home. Sarah and her fellow ladies painted the epic playground with a lovely wooden stain for everyone's viewing pleasure. Meanwhile, Jenny, her fellow amigas, and Ryan helped the B2B staff entertain the rowdy children at VBS. We enjoyed a wonderful Bible lesson, even though the majority of us could not understand much more than the word "Jesus." The children also enjoyed a fun game involving a parachute and sponges as well as exploding canisters. Next we enjoyed a marvelous lunch consisting of sandwiches, various snack foods, and British accents. Shout out to our lunch crew for being awesome. We also came upon two adorable, rambunctious puppies in crates which we immediately released and showered with love. We would like to mention that Shay challenged his mother to a not-so-friendly game of basketball, which turned out to be a poor decision, as Nancy became extremely competitive and in the zone and unfortunately injured her knee. But no worries, she has returned to the game. After a short-lived game of signs, a new group of children returned to the house while the previous group ventured off to school. We spent many hours playing with the many small Mexican children, who were quite adorable. Their activities included the gathering of brightly-colored pebbles, jumping joyfully on a pogo stick, and kicking a soccer ball in others' faces. After these festivities, the TMX group helped teach the children how to identify various shapes and geometrical figures. Next, it was once again time to engage in VBS. The children enjoyed their activities and lessons immensely, as did the group of awesome teenagers assisting the B2B staff. Many shenanigans occurred following the lesson, such as chalk drawing on both pavement and bodies (not all willing bodies), running with hula hoops, and more pogo sticking. Few will forget the hilarious moment when Shay asked his dear mother not to share his chalk with the others, and she responded, "Shay, we have more at home!" The laughter following this moment was infectious. Before a delicious authentic Mexican meal prepared by the nuns at the home, the children enjoyed a religious song and dance performed by Mau. The food was amazing and surely unforgettable. After dinner, the group enjoyed an intense game of futbol with the very competitive children. Too soon, it was time to say goodbye and return to our casa. We debriefed together and are currently enjoying much-needed showers and a late-night swim. We look forward to another amazing day tomorrow at the CAT. Buenos noches!!
SHOUT OUTS:
Hi Mom, Dad, and Katie!!!! I miss you guys and hope you are all surviving without me! Katie, don't get too lonely!! I'll be home to have a Criminal Minds marathon soon!! Say hi to Midnight for me!! Love you all!!!!
-Jenny
Hey Mom! Oh and I miss you too Adam, but you probably don't care. As I'm writing this I realize that I don't have much to say soooo yeah....this is awkward. Love you! Adios mi familia!
-Sarah
Hannah DOESNT want her wand and premiere t-shirt to be packed for Harry Potter World, she DOESNT want all copies of the books brought to her next week, and she DOESNT want a giant Caribbean Way smoothie. (And by that I mean if those things are not in Orlando waiting for yours truly....there WILL be consequences)
Mucho Amor?
-Hannah (Tytus)
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