INFA and the Dedication
Hello Friends,
Today was day two of our trip and boy was it a wake up call. We first woke up for breakfast at 630 (well everyone but cathy, Karen, Brittany, and Carmen Karen woke them up at 430). Then we were off to the Infa house with the children from 3 months to 12 years old. As soon as we entered the driveway of the orphanage one little boy hopped into the truck and hugged steve before we even got out. And all the other kids were like that. They were pushing each other out of the way just for us to hold them, just for someone to love them. After the initial waves of greeting we went into the office of the director and were debriefed on what the children´s situation was. This is where some people began to get teary eyed. We then exited and were escorted to the schools and then to the babies room. Every one of us got close to one of the babies in there, and they would cry when we tried to put them down. This was the biggest reality check of the day. After we left the babies room we went down to a classroom and handed out bubbles and coloring books. Soon after that we said goodbye to our new friends and regretfully left the place that made us all get choked up. Our next stop was the next level of treatment for children 13-18 all girls. We arrived at another bolted gate and walked through a beautiful garden. Next we met the girls and they shared songs with us, so Karen lead a singing of 606 with us to give back. Candy was given out and we left shortly thereafter. The construction workers met the woman receiving our work over the next couple of days. In the evening we attended a child dedication service at pastor juan´s church. Bob lead the dedication and made Ken proud. Pastor Juan was very passionate in his sermon about job and reminded all of us of Bill Martin. Haha. They sang very loudly with a full band and most of us couldn´t hear when we left. Gustavo drove us home and we are shortly going to bed now. Hope to write again tomorrow
The Mama Group members
(written by Jake Clements)
Today was day two of our trip and boy was it a wake up call. We first woke up for breakfast at 630 (well everyone but cathy, Karen, Brittany, and Carmen Karen woke them up at 430). Then we were off to the Infa house with the children from 3 months to 12 years old. As soon as we entered the driveway of the orphanage one little boy hopped into the truck and hugged steve before we even got out. And all the other kids were like that. They were pushing each other out of the way just for us to hold them, just for someone to love them. After the initial waves of greeting we went into the office of the director and were debriefed on what the children´s situation was. This is where some people began to get teary eyed. We then exited and were escorted to the schools and then to the babies room. Every one of us got close to one of the babies in there, and they would cry when we tried to put them down. This was the biggest reality check of the day. After we left the babies room we went down to a classroom and handed out bubbles and coloring books. Soon after that we said goodbye to our new friends and regretfully left the place that made us all get choked up. Our next stop was the next level of treatment for children 13-18 all girls. We arrived at another bolted gate and walked through a beautiful garden. Next we met the girls and they shared songs with us, so Karen lead a singing of 606 with us to give back. Candy was given out and we left shortly thereafter. The construction workers met the woman receiving our work over the next couple of days. In the evening we attended a child dedication service at pastor juan´s church. Bob lead the dedication and made Ken proud. Pastor Juan was very passionate in his sermon about job and reminded all of us of Bill Martin. Haha. They sang very loudly with a full band and most of us couldn´t hear when we left. Gustavo drove us home and we are shortly going to bed now. Hope to write again tomorrow
The Mama Group members
(written by Jake Clements)
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posted by Bob Moyer at
3/15/2009 11:09:00 PM
4 Comments:
Jake-
Thanks for the great write-up of your emotional day. I will be praying God makes your hearts strong for each day.
Blessings,
Barb
I would have cryed too! Good job writing the blog JAKE! Can't wait to see you there!
Love
Olivia
We can relate to the heartache you are feeling as we relive our Paraguayan orphanage experience. We pray that you feel God meeting your every emotion as you go throughout this week...high mountains...low valleys. Your group bonding (if there are not too many 4:30 am wake-up calls!) and the many prayers will make it an awesome week!...Rich and Jeanette
Nice, descriptive write-up, Jake! Way to go on the dedication, Bob! You're all in our prayers.
Blessings,
Ken
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