March 2nd, Off to work with the kids...

Today we split into two groups, the majority went to the Center in the city, while a select few went to the country to a community center to meet another set of kids for the first time.
The first group in the city had a great time interacting and playing with the kids. They played dodge ball, took pictures, and even had some of the kids take pictures and video of the activities.
On the way out to the community center we reached a point where it seemed like we were in an entirely different country. We were presented with an introduction video that showed us what life is like for the children that live here, working in the dumps for money. After all the introduction songs from the kids, our small group spit up into two groups of two to work with the kids. One group did necklaces with beads, while the other had music and literature activities.
When our morning session was at an end we all met back at the hotel to share our amazing experiences and eat some lunch, which was great.
Next, the entire group made the venture back out to the community center. We watched a short documentary and the director of the program explained the history of their project, and the dreams that they all have for the program. It was heartbreaking and inspiring to hear the director speak so passionately about his goals and ambitions for the center, and it touched everyone deeply.
When we got back to the hotel we reflected on the day, and the overall opinion was that we all want to move here and help in any way we can... at once!! I can't even begin to describe the emotions that we are all feeling, so I'm not going to try. It is personally the most inspiring and life changing experience I have ever been presented with, and everyone agrees that it will be incredibly hard to leave. We all want to stay forever!



....Robins BFF wants Robin to tell her Godsons Charlie and Dylan to know that they are with her every moment that she is working with these special children...