Sunday, September 6, 2009

Monday Morn!

Hey guys! Just now able to get on a computer at the YMCA hostel. Will make it a little quick. Abby and I are going to run up the street for coffee before we head to the children's home this morning. Worked hard on Friday on team 3's site as there was a monsoon on Thursday night so we were scared to see what it had done to Bawana.Our site was the worst of the 3.So disheartening how much mud there was after we had worked so hard digging out the trenches.
It wasn't a complete waste, but we couldn't do anything until it dried out this weekend.
The up side was that since only 4 people could dig at a time on the site, we were able to spend more time with the children watching our work! I taught two girls "say say oh playmate". They were all smiles and cracking up when I was having them do it faster and faster. I have a new additional favorite, Soni (pronounced like sony records) who was my buddy--sticking to my side most of Friday and saying my name proudly, as Amit has written my name on my tag in Hindu.
Can I tell you how awesome it is when we're walking around the village and I hear little voices saying "Hi Jennifer!"!!!!!
We literally were shoveling the sewage system out--knee deep--don't think I'll be taking my boots back with me ater all.
Our team is amazing. We all pull together to make great progress in a short amount of time in sweltering heat.
Ok Abby is here---off for the day. Tons and tons to write......
Hope I can be strong for the kids today.
xoxJB

1 comment:

  1. yay! I'm so glad to hear from you! I've been checking every day! I'm glad you are having such an amazing experience! Can't wait to hear all about it in person!!

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