First Day at the School

Today was our first day to the Mercy Care Centre. The school is located in a slum with over 500,000 people living in 2 square miles. We had to wake Megan. She slept like a log under a mosquito net. She loved it and did not move all night long. After Breakfast, we had a short meeting and then loaded a bus to head for the school. As we pulled onto the road the school is on both sides of the street were lines with our students. They were singing songs welcoming us, waving, and cheering as we drove in. It was so overwhelming. Megan was grinning from ear to ear. I was in tears and had a hard time catching my breath. The students followed behind the bus and then welcomed us off the bus with songs and cheers. It was quite a welcome…like nothing we have every experienced.
Megan was welcomed with open arms. The teachers I knew wanted to meet her and welcomed with open arms. All of the children wanted to talk to Megan. She was not shy. She spoke with them and asked them questions. She did not wonder far from my side for the first hour, but them felt comfortable to walk to other classrooms and attached herself to others in our group.
We distributed t-shirts today and then they performed for us. They amaze me every time I see them perform. They sang, danced and did mini dramas. Megan enjoyed the children’s performance. Then we all broke for lunch. After lunch Axi, Megan and I went to work with the dancers to get organized and begin our work. We had planned on about 40-50, but there were 60-70 children waiting in a room to be a part of the dance. It was overwhelming, but we moved forward step by step. Axi did a great job teaching the children and handling the heat and stress. Megan did a cartwheel and all the children were amazed. They loved it and her. We left the school late and then had dinner and Megan went to bed early…thus the reason I am posting for her. I will get her comments tomorrow and let her post. She has asked about seeing who has posted comments to her blog. So for all who have Thank you and please keep it up!
Megan had a big experience today. She saw poverty most of you could never image. She embraced the children and was interested in them and seeing what they were doing. 2 Students were sitting playing a game with rocks. Megan watched , but maybe tomorrow she will join in.
Megan meet little Patrick and he kept coming up to me all day, just to hold my hand. I think he felt Judy and Purnell’s love being sent by me to him. He looks wonderful and give you a big smile.
I am amazed by Megan and how wonderful she has been on this trip. I am thankful for the group being so wonderful with her. She is adding smiles and lots of hugs to our group. Megan went to sleep with a smile of her face. I can only image what she is dreaming about tonight. I hope it is about the children and the love the showed us today!
Blessing and keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
We will post pictures tomorrow!