Hopscotch and Role Model Nuns!

Today felt super productive in the tangible sense! We started building the therapy swingset and painted hopscotch and 4-square on the orpahnage floor. What entertainment it was for the kids, although really difficult to keep them out of the paint :) Sister Francine insisted on helping us paint some of the hopscotch squares and refused to take a break. I had to take a lot of breaks, as I am almost sure they make their paint from motor oil! The Sisters absolutely loved all of the bright colors on the classroom floor. One of my favorites at Ghaganga, Bertin, kept coming in to check on us. When the nuns brought a drum out and started singing, Bertin was dancing and clapping away. He was super adorable! It's incredible how giving and loving the Sisters are. They work all day, picking the kids up and moving them around, feeding them, cleaning, cooking, laundry, etc . . . Then they sing and clap and dance around with big smiles on their faces. You can tell they honestly have joy in their hearts for taking care of the kids. It is totally amazing! They are so thankful that we have come for one week and don't even give themselves credit for dedicating their lives to these disabled children. It is completely selfless and I hope someday I can be even 1/100th as selfless and loving as they are.