Haiti day 3 by Abbie Jurica

I would say today was a successful day.  Luckily this morning our room was surprisingly chilly and we actually woke up cold...to a waking rooster.  My room thought we were late to breakfast and so we were all rushed getting ready.  There are no mirrors in our room, but I guess that is a blessing in disguise not havin to worry about what our hair looks like and all that girly stuff.  When we went down to breakfast there was a spread from eggs and avacado, to peanut butter toast and bananas.  The eggs were very yummy and we were told there is a speacial spice in them...I guess they aren't going to share their secret with us.  After breakfast we all prepared for the day, and thankfully the teams switched vehicles and my group did not have to all miserably cram into the one car that is only made to fit half of the capacity it was carrying. I do think the other team is lucky they got the same adventure we had yesterday.  On the way to the orphanage we stopped at the deli market.  When we pulled into the parking lot two men with baskets full of fried plantanins came up to the window and we bought some for all of our passengers to try.  The men also seemed very glad to be receiving business.  In the deli it appears a lot like our stores, just smaller, and the main difference I noticed was the security and men with sawed off rifles standing in the entry of the store.  Aftter we bought our sandwich supplies for the day we headed to the orphanage.  I am not entirely sure, but I am pretty sure that we got lost on the way there because we stopped and asked for directions twice.  We got there safely though, and immediately as the gate opens, we are greeted by gleaming smiles of happy children.  They were so glad that we returned and came back, and that joy that radiates from their little faces really warms your heart.  Today we had enough room and were able to transport all of the supplies we brought for the children.  When we opened the suitcase we were tackled for beachball, bubbles, coloring books, and nail polish.  It was all a huge hit, and I think they loved every bit of it.  Not only the stuff we brought them though; they were content simply by just sitting in your lap and holding your hand.  All the excitement of the children drew in the neighbor kids and even classmates who were walking the street.  The orphan children were quick to include them in all our fun and everyone loved every bit of it.  It is totally awesome the compassion the children have for others, and even though they have so little, they did not hesitate on sharing their goods with their friends.  Their hearts are huge, and that is a wonderful picture of God's love.  Departure from Loving Heart was hard.  The children all clung to us, not wanting us to leave, and some even tried to get in the van with us.  It was sad when they asked us if we were coming back, but we were able to tell them that our other team would be there for them tomorrow.  When we got back to the guest house everyone was exhuasted and I passed out.  I heard stories about how crazy the guys were playing four square (very competitively), putting lizzards on leashes, and breaking Nalgene bottles because John thought they were indestructible.  He no longer has his.  For dinner we had rice and beans, fish, cabbage, and coleslaw.  After dinner Hannah spoke and talked about faith.  Your faith is led by your actions, and  on this trip  each of us steps out as we proclaim our faith.  Tonight's sleep will be really different from last nights chilly one because the AC broke.  We are living like a Hatian!