Kids Across America Higher Ground - Saturday
Today was probably the best day the HG students have had yet. We started the day by going to the store to pick up more supplies. We ended up losing all of the bubbles, jump ropes, and most other things we had so we had to replenish our supplies. We decided to try a few new things in the village today. We bought shaving cream, razors and balloons and had the kids shave the cream off of the balloons without popping the balloons. That ended up being more fun to wear the shaving cream so even our HG kids got into smearing it all over each other. We also bought balloon party favors that made sounds so the whole place sounded like ducks . . . and even the adults were having fun blowing on those.
We went to another orphanage, in the afternoon, and there were tons of kids there at that orphanage. They were sweet, kind and fun children, and there were some great dancers. They loved watching our HG kids do their dances and a couple of the girls were even able to do the dances along with them, only by watching as they went along. They were amazingly quick at picking up dance moves. We had so much fun with them that we are going back again on Monday and will also paint a mural on the wall inside the orphanage.
We experienced our 1st flat tire on this trip. The bus driver noticed the tire was down and next thing you knew it was flat. So that was exciting. We were able to make it right in front of a tire place and they fixed it right there on the street. Of course, our HG students brought lots of attention as they danced and goofed around. Everyone wanted to watch them. Then in the evening we had a snack party and let everyone order hamburgers or ice cream at the complex. It was a great day for all and everyone is getting more and more opportunities to witness, even on the street corners when we break down. We’re so proud of these kids!!!!
