My last day at the Think Home was lovely!!
I was suppose to arrive there Friday at 11am to start 'games day' with them, but my ride didn't show up. He went to town. So I didn't manage to get over there til 1pm. My substitute ride just dropped me off in front of the compound instead of taking me in through the gate like usual. So I had to go run up to the huge iron gate and pound on it for entry myself. When the guard swung the door open I was exposed to all of the girls playing in the front yard of the house. As soon as we all locked eyes it was like a wave of joy sprinkled with happiness that rolled me over and knocked me down. They all came bounding over to me, yelling and screaming and laughing. MERRYY LEEE!! I felt like I was on The Price is Right and just guessed the right amount for the mansion house in Napa Valley with two complimentary new cars and my own private vineyard... then comes your entire family and extended family, and friends, rushing up on stage hysterical with excitement. The Think Home crowd of girls were wild out of control excited and delighted. Of course I thought about crying, because it was more love than I could handle. I dont know how else to describe it besides overwhelming. 20 some girls so happy to see you, surrounding you, ALL hugging you and dancing... unable to contain their joy... if that doesn't take your heart and squeeze it, I dont know what else will. They bombarded me with love... they constantly did... all week.
We ended up playing more games, then eating lunch, then having a dance party. I have videos of some of the dance party.. maybe they will go up on here one day. For now I am trying to put up a video of Lunch time!! Its having trouble loading so if it doesnt show I will just have to try again laterr. Janet, one of the counselors, insisted she document me and Rita sharing lunch together. I have no idea what I was really eating. Inside the bowl was a freaking crab body and a fish head... and then pieces of fish...swimming in a red sauce... and it was called Pepper Soup. I ate the dang thing. And I ate a Sardine Sandwich.
When in Africa...
It was so hard to say goodbye to them. We ended the day with a rowdy game of kickball then we hugged alot, then I departed. I am camping out with them sometime in mid May and also am doing all of their makeup for their graduation May 29th. I cannot wait!! I love them. I love this. I love Jesus for allowing me to be here. I am very blessed and very thankful for all that he is doing in me and hopefully through me.
BEAUTIFUL. I can't wait to see the video(s?).
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