Daily routine

Today we had a full day with the kiddos. We arrive before breakfast and find the building all spic and span with Mama and the girls preparing the meal. They have a quiet efficiency to their work. The children are all slowly emerging from their beds. Breakfast is quietly served and eaten. We presented Mama with the aprons and oven mits and kitchen towels we had brought her. She was very appreciative and happy. Of course the quiet didn't last. During music time we handed out the musical instruments we brought. What a hit! Make a joyful noise unto the Lord! For almost an hour we heard they joyful music. Their jam session ended with singing praises to the Lord. What a beautiful thing to witness. Denny and Diane gave each little girl a cute handmade doll and each boy a baseball hat with LaConcorde on the front and each boys name on the back. They loved their gifts. We thought with the rain the previous night that we would not be able to go outside but we found a place for Marty and Katie to throw the football. Great fun. The children saw their first cateydid bug. The big green winged bug was very fascinating to everyone. Marty kept poking around at it until it flew up and landed on her shirt. At first she just danced around with it on her but it soon headed for her face and then it wasn't so funny for her. Young Erickson ran up and flicked it off her...everyone cheered as it flew into the tree. Some of the guys worked on the water system again which continues to be a problem. Denny planted grass in front of the school. It will be so nice when it has grown and the mud disappears. We organized the supply room and explained to Ellisia and Mama what we had done. I hope the construction guys can install shelves soon so it stays organized. We finished the day with a walk on the beach collecting shells and taking a swim. Our meal was probably the best so far, lobster with butter YUMMY!!