After eating a quick lunch we were able to join Thabo and Bhuti as they were holding the church service for the farm hand children at Camp Eden. At the end of the service we were able to give the farm hand children their backpacks that we brought for them. Their eyes were filled with excitement as they approached us, and to much surprise, the boys picked all of the bright colored backpacks.
When all of the kids went back to their seats they laid the backpacks across their legs like a blanket. I was beginning to wonder if they really knew what it was that we had given them? So - I did a quick demonstration on how to wear one and instantly they pulled the strings tight and put them on their backs. It was very emotional for me as so many people back home had gotten these bags for these children and I was the one given the opportunity to deliver. I wish everyone could have seen their faces, too precious for words!!
In the afternoon we were able to sort all of the clothes that everyone brought...and boy did we bring a lot of clothes!! Shortly after everything was sorted we found some of the farm hand children playing soccer outside so we gathered them and let them go "shopping". I took a little boy named John and we found a ton of clothes that fit him perfectly. Shoes, shorts, t-shirts, pants, sweatshirts and some PJ's.
John is the little boy in the middle with the stripped shirt...look at all of those clothes we found for him. He was so excited, and he just kept saying "YES" in a very quiet voice as I showed him things. When his bag was full, he turned around with a half grin and said "thank you"....
We are having a wonderful time together as a group. I am exicted to see what the rest of the week holds. I hope to post more tomorrow.
Now the Lord says, who formed Me from the womb to be His Servant..
Isaiah 49:5
