Necesito practicar mi espanol

First of all, I was honored because the translators told me that I can "speak Spanish".  Karla told me that I could even teach the English class without her.  She explained that the students understand my "Spanglish" enough to follow the class.  I took that as a huge compliment! 

One of the great things about this trip is that we are working with students aged 16-23 in the Buckner Community Transformation Center.  We are able to build relationships with the students because they are around our age.  At the orphanage, I have also spent some time getting to know the older girls there because I can somewhat speak the language.  It is wonderful to actually communicate with people.  I am able to truly get to know these girls.  I am excited to see what the Lord will do through these relationships.

Today, we went to the orphanage in the morning.  I spent some time with the older girls teaching them some dance steps, then they taught me some dance steps.  We had a blast enjoying each others company, laughing, and dancing a little.  

This morning, I was also able to spend some time with the toddlers.  They have had the chicken pox for a month (one by one they each got sick...), so we have not been able to play with them.  However, the tias let them come outside today, so I made sure to go see the little ones.  There are always one or two kids that always steal your heart.  In the toddler's casita, a brother and sister duo have officially won me over.  The brother is older, and he always looks out for and protects his younger sister, even at age 4.  He has the most adorable laugh and smile, and his little sister (age 3) has the cutest curly hair.  Melt. My. Heart.  They came from a very difficult and horrible family situation, so I will refer to them as Juan and Sofia.  I wish that I could take them home with me.  (Can I keep them, Daddy?)  I hope the tias will keep letting us come back to see the little ones.

I am so blessed to have this specific group of girls with them.  We are each so different, and we are able to truly exemplify the body of Christ.  We are each equipped to do something unique to glorify the Lord.  These four weeks are going to fly by! 

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