Today we unpacked and sorted our 300 pounds of books, crafts, and candy. We are divided into two classrooms, one class is for ages 4-8 year olds, the other class is for the 9-12 year olds. We spent the majority of the day setting up our rooms and going over the biblestudy materials. Tomorrow is the big day, and we couldn't be more excited!
The GEM missionaries are arriving today, and it has been really interesting watching them reconect with each other. This is the only time of the year where they get to see each other, and the joy that they have for seeing their brothers and sisters in Christ is amazing. It is just a tiny glimpse of what things will be like in heaven - A Perfect family reunion. They were greeting each other with big bear hugs - not those polite side hugs - I'm talking Texas size hugs.
Speaking of the missionaries, we have met a couple of the children that we will be taking care of, and they are very sweet and excited to see us. We can't wait to get things going!
This afternoon we took a walk into town and came upon a music festival. Several groups were dressed in traditional costumes and were singing old Polish songs. Gina sat between two of the men in a group and we managed to snap this picture. The man on the left put his hat on her head and let her hold the hatchet that he was carrying. He is a perfect example of the people here - fun and good natured.
OK Gina... I guess I was wrong - I know many and miss seeing them. Hug the German Field for me, The Poland Field, the Holland Field, and... and... and ... a bit homesick for seeing those I love and pray for. Enjoy them, they are amazing folks. I will be in Colorado at GEM headquarters in 2 weeks.
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