Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Today was an amazing day! The men of the group sized up the church and went to buy the materials needed for construction. The women of the group got to hang back and play with the children all day long! We made friends instantly! Of course, having a gigantic beach ball helped out some. The children played with it from the time that we got it blown up. We were able to walk to a near by field called the Plaza and we hit the ball back and forth. Eventually, an intense futbol game was to be had. During the game, it began to downpour. We all stayed and played. Pretty soon, mud was splashing and puddles became obstacles. There was so much laughter and fun being had and to think this is just the first day! Our day didn't end there. After we enjoyed a delicious lunch at a house near by the church, we were able to go back to the church and continue our bond with the children. Surely enough, even after going home, they were back to play. We played several hand games. Many of the games I had played as a child and others I didn't,  some the consists of catching you off guard and then poking you in the belly.  The kids quickly found out that this was easy to do for them, mainly because we weren't fully sure what expect and when to expect it. This of course made them laugh. We also played several games that after an explanation and demonstration and maybe a couple repeats of those, we came to realize that once again they were games from our childhood (red light/green light, mother may I, and a few others). It is amazing to me that we grow up in two different countries at two different times yet these games still occur! Eventually, the men's group make it back to the church with the needed materials (it only took about 5 or 6 hours). We are now back at our hotel and awaiting another delicious meal! Today was spectacular. I cannot wait until tomorrow! The plan for tomorrow is more children's activities, beginning of construction, and maybe some clothing distribution.


The Big Ball!
  
 Help blowing up the big ball
Our Dining Area
 Hot Potato
 Our Costa Rica Home

  Poison Dart Frog

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