So this must be short and sweet cause I don’t have much time. Just wanted to let you know that I had by far the best day since I have been in Mongolia. I have been incredibly ill the last two days, but woke up today in a new body. Or so it feels. I finally got to eat something without upchucking it a few minutes later. First time in 48 hours. Woot woot!
Today was also the first time I have had to give a presentation. Of course everything fell through with our audience but we scurried up some other children last minute. Well the “other children” turned out to be some kids from a local orphanage. Oh. My. Word. Team Russia shout out right now:
I was trying to figure out how many of them I could fit in my luggage.
Beautiful. The presentation went perfect. The kids were so well behaved and vocal about what they thought. Couldn’t have been more better. I guess things just work out for the best some times.
So afterward the 8 kids took us back to the actual orphanage. We just spent the last 3 hours with the entire 35 kids just hanging out. They have a music section of the orphanage with a teacher, so some of the kids put on a mini-concert for us equipped with instruments, dance, and some throat singing. Then we took a tour of the place. It was actually one of the nicest orphanages I have seen. After that I got into a conversation with some of the boys about basketball and told them that I love the Spurs cause I grew up in Texas. They were so excited. They knew little English, but could definitely tell me their favorite players on the team. It was rad. So after saying that I love basketball, we had to play a little 5 on 5. Sooooooo Good! I could do this for days. And almost did until my trainer just dragged me away. One lucky volunteer might actually get placed at this orphanage to do grant writing. Yes Please! I would love to be with those kids. Robin and I are actually going to go back tomorrow during our last night here to hang out. We just couldn’t let today possibly be the last time we see those faces. It shall be a glorious reunion. Plus, I have to finish the ball game from today.
Now I must get some more food and make up for lost time.
Tomorrow we leave for Labor Camp. Aka more kid time, language class, learning how to chop wood, Mongolian scavenger hunt extravaganza. Be back in a week.
I will miss writing you guys but promise to update you as soon as possible.
All my love.
Kim
***PS. SORRY ABOUT NOT POSTING PICTURES. PHOTOBUCKET HATES MY GUTS AND SO DOES THE DIALUP IN MONGOLIA. PROMISE TO FIX THAT SOON. MWAH***
Thursday, July 5, 2007
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Precious orphanage children that you want to take home with you= amazing Russia flashbacks. I just wrote an e-mail to everyone telling them how much I was missing Russia and all of them, so I thought you should get that message as well. This blog reminded me even more of how I miss those children. I also wanted you to know that I find such joy in reading all of your thoughts. For those of us here in the US sometimes getting caught in the busyness of life and the seemingly mundane and meaningless tasks, your words are truly inspiring. They remind me of a simpler time. They remind me of my experience in Russia. They help me to implement the same joy and peace I felt there in my everyday life here in the US. So, thank you for your words. They are so beautiful.
Love,
Haley
Team Russia 2006..woot woot!
so i just read haley's email and then your blog and now haley's comment and therefore i am having major russia homesickness! as i was reading haley's email and your russia shout outs i kept thinking "oh thank goodness, i'm not alone, i'm not a freak for the fact that i'm not the only one that wants nothing more than to be back there, even for five minutes!" i am so glad that you are having such an amazing time. continue to be open to what God is teaching you. i am so jealous that you are so close to russia right now (but so far away, i know)! i love and miss you so much kimba!
lions for life,
Mandi aka Mufasa
ps. i have one word for you:
VUUUUUUUULLLLLGGGGGAAAAAAA!!!! :)
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