Three Ring Circus!

Well, Shamon mentioned that today was like a festival... I was thinking it was more like a three ring circus! By this afternoon, when things had settled down enough for me to breathe, I looked up and saw that there was Novene, Tori, and me on the volleyball court, Shamon behind me with the younger boys playing soccer on a concrete slab, Debbie on one side bumping the volleyball with a group of girls, Kelsey on the other side jumping rope with some girls, Taylor was sitting with a large group of girls and chatting with them (Taylor is like a rock star-- the girls came at lunch looking for her), not to mention both Wardel´s and Andy´s groups of soccer players. WHEW!

We certainly weren´t expecting 400 kids, but what a blessing it was! We´re still scrambling around, trying to be prepared for the same amount (or more!) kids tomorrow. I was able to share God´s love with the volleyball girls, Julia talked with the preschoolers and younger girls and presented the Salvation plan, and Novene did a great job with the ladies. Those are just the ones I heard... there´s no telling how much more was shared, both in groups and individually. Praise God!

Since Shamon snitched on Sean, I´ll have to tell on him...
As lunch, some ladies came in and starting talking to us and taking pictures. One of them rubbed Shamon´s stomach and said that he must be rich because his belly is so big. Then, they had both Shamon and Wardel on each side of them, rubbing on their bald heads! We certainly look like we´re a three ring circus that´s come to town!

We have been having the best time, and laughing non-stop. We hope to have many of you join us on our next trip, but we´re thankful that you are keeping tabs on us and praying. The work has been tiring, but GOOD! I´m looking forward to seeing what tomorrow brings.

Gripped by Grace,
Yolanda