my heart is full

I AM IN AFRICA! I've been trying to find time to blog, but the time is just precious and honestly, I'd rather be with the kids. My heart is full. These kids fill every piece of my heart. But, let me review the past few days real quick.

MONDAY
Riding in a bus in Africa is one of the scariest thing of my life. They use their horn as a blinker and every mile there's at least 5 honks. It's crazy! Our bus driver, Daniel, is a great driver though. When we first got to Fiwagoh, the kids were singing their welcome song. All of our windows were open and as we passed by all 210 kids, they would grab our hands. But, one little coffee colored hand didn't let go and held my hand while running next to a moving bus full of mzungus. Her eyes longed for a hug and just physical love. Right when I got off, she found me and gave me the sweetest letter. Her name is Sylvia. Then, another sweet child came up to me. (At Fiwagoh, the kids choose you.) The other girl's name is Eunice. She LOVES hugs and is always by my side. Then, a precious 5 year old came up to me and just looked at me. She h/as to be one of the shyest kids I've met. Her name is Sarah. She LOVES to hold my hand and as long as I'm touching her, she's content. She loves observing everyone and now she's started singing in front of me with her pure, young voice.

(I'll write about Tuesday through Thursday later)

FRIDAY
Today is the beginning of the Sabbath. I worked on the playground today and got major burnt. This African sun is INTENSE. But, I love it. After working on the playground, the kids got out of school. They LOVE playing with the tires, but today, they sat on the tires and said, "Auntie, will you tell us a story?" So, I made up a story. Then, the kids decided to share their stories on how they got to the orphanage. One boy, Eliud, really wanted to share his story. Eliud is the most awesome kid ever. He has knowledge that a boy his age would never have. He also has a younger brother named Moses (one of the 3 at the orphanage). But,  Eliud's story was so sad because he and his 5 other brothers and sisters were abandoned. It just reminded me that each kid has a story like this, but they are still happy. These kids are the most well behaved kids I've ever met. And they are so joyful with an eternal perspective on life.

Here are a few names of kids that I've met:
Sarah-precious 5 year old whose eyes are just precious. her big brown eyes love to observe me and when i catch her eyes, her face lights up.
Sylvia-shes the first child ive met and she LOVES to get hugs. she doesnt talk much but all she wants is physical love, and i dont mind sharing love.
Eunice-she is always by my side. she leads the kids at worship every night. she never wants to let go of my hugs and her sweet smile melts my heart.
Dennis-he is the sweetest boy. i just found out he is Eunice's brother. he loves to just be near me and his precious smile makes my face light up.
Danson-he taught me Swahili today. he is the sweetest (overused word) boy. i love to give him hugs and just hang with him. he is one of my favorite boys here.

There's so many more and I'll write about them soon. The computer is dying and 2 other people have to use it :)

God has taught me so much and I LOVE it here. These kids have stolen my heart and have made an imprint on me.