Charlie and Josh are leaving the orphanage on Saturday. They are both kind of upset about it. Today they had a goodbye party/celebration for the guys. Josh videoed most of it I think. He said that they had Charlie on stage and talked about all the good things he did while visiting since February, then they awarded him with a really pretty expensive African gown. Josh said it was really nice. Then they called Josh on stage and gave him a really nice shirt. They continued to call each of them back on stage to give more gifts. Charlie ended up with several shirts and some gifts for his parents, Josh ended up with 4 shirts. They also both received a certificate. Josh said it was so humbling, an orphanage with small amounts of money wanted to spend it on Charlie and him as gratitude for what they have done during their time there.
Josh spent some time hanging out with the 1st and 2nd graders today. He said they were playing the drums, but not everyone had an instrument so Josh taught them that their mouth is an instrument and proceeded to teach them to beat-box! They had a good time and he said it sounded pretty good. Then later it began to rain (yes again, PRAISE GOD) and they were all crowded on the porch. Josh asked, "Where's my band?" And the 1st and 2nd graders began doing the beat-boxing again. The older kids looked kind of confused at first, but caught on and jumped in. Charlie was inside with the adults and heard the commotion. The adults asked, "What's that?" Charlie didn't need to look, but replied, "That's just Josh." They adults ran outside and saw the sight. All the kids beat-boxing and dancing. Josh said everyone loved it and even some of the adults joined in and started dancing! What a funny story!
Tomorrow is their last full day at the orphanage and they still have a few things to do. Josh is hoping to get 2 more picnic tables built and fix a few more electrical problems. Also the place they are going next (I'm not really sure where) is supposedly going to be more difficult than staying in the orphanage. I'm not sure if it is as safe either. Please pray for safety and health and that they'll finish the projects before their time is up. Pray for easy travel to their next destination.
2 Chron 16:9b "For the eyes of the Lord move to and fro throughout the earth that HE may strongly support those whose heart is completely HIS."
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