Tonight was “Glow Stick Madness” night. We took glow sticks up to the top of the medical clinic and launched them out down the hill and into the trees. After a few minutes the kids would realize it was tonight and you would see the glow sticks moving around. After about 10 minutes, the word got out and there were probably 15 kids out there all shouting “Please! I didn’t get one yet” This is after we had thrown out a bunch, and they had hidden the glow sticks they had already collected under their shirts. The kids are really funny!
I had a boy, Franci, come up to me today and say “Dave, please, i help you today you give me a treat?” How could I say no to that? I asked him back “Will you walk with us?” He said “Yes.” He then proceded to help me get water up to our “apartment” so we could flush our toilet. He then walked with our group all the way on both trips. It was really cool to see him step up to the challenge and help out. Now, I know it was just to get some free toys/candy, but it was a great learning experience for him (and the help never hurts!).
Today was a crazy nice day to start out with. It was probably 75-80 with a very light sun and a nice breeze. We had a really nice hour walk to our first destination. It was really really really sad when we got there though. There was a baby who had a really bad upper respitory infection of sorts (we have a nurse with us) — there is a good chance that baby will not live much longer (if she is even still alive now, 12 hours after i saw her). It was tough putting up the raincatcher, but we got going and were able to push through. By the end of the work, there was a a group of 5 or 6 girls that were standing around watching and smiling and giggling with each other. After we prayed with the family, I went up to them, pulled out some bracelets and butterfly hair clips. I took one of the clips and put it in a 2 years old’s (just guessing on age) hair, and she smiled real big after the bigger girls smiled at her. The girls loved the treats and were very appreciative…
The 2nd house we did today was an equally long walk — maybe even a bit further. I saw my first marijuana plant on the way back from that house. I was talking with Bob and asking him when we would see one, then Roro (the pastor here) pointed one out to me a few minutes later. I, apparently, didn’t know what to look for. I guess that’s a good thing? 
Ok…off to hang out with the boys. I trust this will find you all well. I really appreciate all the prayer. It is definitely felt!!