We're pretty excited.

It didn't feel right for us to have time left at the end of our trip, and we weren't going to have a chance to have more interaction with the kids we met.  So we sat around last night and brainstormed about a party we want to throw for them.  It won't be elaborate but we're told it will mean a lot to the kids to know someone cares about them and that they'll have a chance to have something a little different in their lives. 

We were thinking about what these kids do at night.  There is no space in their meager homes and no electricity.  They can't go outside because it is too dangerous.  We can't even picture what their evenings are like.  Bruce Peru is doing such important work - giving these kids some time in a simple classroom - giving them something to do during the day, some reading and math skills and a little play time. 

We chatted with a young mother about her diet.  She said she eats primarily rice and bread.  I don't think the kids get much in the way of vegetables and meat.  

We're not sure what all we are going to be able to do for the party.  We're thinking a soccer game, maybe some nail painting for the girls, the stores don't have much so it's a bit of a challenge . I never thought I'd say this, "My kingdom for a Wal-Mart!" 
We can't wait to go back.