Even though we have been out of school for a couple of weeks, the children in Antigua are still in. Their school year doesn't end till the middle of July. Whenever we first got to the academy this morning they had already started class for the day. Everyone on the team was wondering if we would get a chance to met some of the children. We hoped to connect and play some games with them before our day was over. Little did we know that we would definitely get to see them a lot.
During their lunch break and also during some free time, one by one the children started to walk up to where we were working. At first some on them didn't know what to think about us, but as we started to talk they grew more and more comfortable with us. They were asking us questions and laughing at some of us doing funny things.
Whenever they saw a camera they would run up to you and pose like crazy. All of them wanted to have their pictures taken, but they also wanted to see the pictures afterwards. Even though I almost got pushed into a pan of paint and into a tree, the excitement that was in their smiles will never be forgotten.
It was so neat to sit and listen to them tell us about their school day and what they liked and disliked about it. At the academy they have two buildings. The smaller of the two is for the little kindergartners and the larger one is for all the other children. I think that it is amazing that they have all the different age groups in one big building and that the teacher can keep up with it all.
The children definitely helped make the day much more fun and made it go by faster. When we got ready to leave the children didn't want to walk away from the cars. We had to ask some of them 4 or 5 times to move so we could go. They asked us numerous times if we were coming back tomorrow and when we said that we were they had the biggest grins on their faces. As we were pulling out of the school many of them stood there smiling and waving good-bye, some of them even ran after the van (inside the fences of course) I can't wait to see them tomorrow and I hope to continue to connect with them .
Written By: Kaylee
12 comments:
WOW! I am not sure who looks happier you guys or those kids! I am certain those smiling children have made you all forget about Friday's struggles. The building looks great, you all worked hard today. We are keeping you all in our prayers.
P.S. Red, we love you!
Darrell, Susan and Ryan
What a sight!!!!!! Wish I were there! We are praying for you & your work there! Good Job! Keep up the good work! LOVE YOU ALL!
To Madalyn and the team,
Uncle Bob and Aunt Edie are rejoicing at the work you are doing for the Lord. The children are so sweet. What a blessing you are to them and they will be to you. This experience will change your life forever. We are praying for you every day.
We love you.
Uncle Bob and Aunt Edie
Jordan & Jason, We know this will be an experience you will never forget. Work hard, pray hard and soak up the moment. We are proud of both of you!
Uncle Doug & Aunt Lisa
Note for Aunt Lydia
Great picutres and article Kaylee. I'm so proud of you. Great work on the house. Your group is doing some great work for God. Keep it up. We miss you and love you.
Aunt Lydia
Angela we are so proud of you and your group! Evryone at the YMCA is praying for you! We miss you!
From Mama Mills - My Encouraging Word for today - As we pray to our God and Father about you, we think of your faithful work, your loving deeds, and the enduring hope you have because of the Lord Jesus Christ. ~ 1 Thessalonians 1:3, NLT
Hope y'all are having a great day! We love y'all!
I loved the pictures and the great summary of the day's activities. (I saw you, Roman!)
It touched my heart to hear that the children were so excited to hang out with you and wanted you to come back!
Wish we were there, painting and meeting those beautiful children. There's nothing like working for God, is there?
Proud of all of you!
Rick, Becky, & Ryan
P.S. Love you & miss you, Roman!
You know----there are alot of us back here @ home that would love to be there with you guys. But since we're not, those folks are in really good hands. The work you have done thus far is impressive!! Ya'll look happy and those kids....look happy. They see Jesus through all of you. Keep up the great work!! Love on those kids every chance you get and let them love on you. Knowing that neither of you will ever be the same.
I just want to know if they have started talking like any of you yet? (Jason?)
:) :) :) love ya'll...Kay
That is so awesome about the children. They ar really connecting with u all and the same for u guys. I would love to be there. You r doing god's work. Keep it up! Keep smiling and loving! Miss u guys!
That was me! Mandy
Jordan & Jason:
This is an experience neither of you will ever forget. I am sooo proud of the Godly young men you are becoming & the wonderful example you are setting for Josh.
The Lord has GREAT plans for you both!
Love you,
Aunt Robin
P.S. Love You from Josh & Jenn! :)
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