Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Last Days....

Today was our last full day of therapy at the Havens. Rach, Lace and I are back on language duty this week and it is going really well. The kids have finally fallen in to routine, and are really responding to the language stimulation. It is nice to see these kids coming out of their shells and talking more. They are bright little ones with lots of potential.

We have been trying to get the “Aunties” more involved with therapy so that they can continue after we leave. It has been slow going on that front but we have managed to form so close relationships with some of these ladies. I am confident they will do some FANTASTIC language lessons after we leave.

Today is the wonderful Caroline Martin’s 30th Birthday. We are so lucky to have her here on this trip and we are luckier to have the opportunity to share in her first days as a 30 year old. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAROLINE!

We leave the mission in a week and the general feeling of the group is bittersweet. We have grown to love the babies here; each of us has claimed one of our own. We will be sad to leave them and I am certain I speak for everyone when I say that we wish we could take them with us. Home will be nice though. The land of reliable internet, hot showers, and few power outages.

Jaime

7 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday Caroline! I bet yall are sad to be leaving all those little kiddos. I'm sure gonna miss the people-well most of them- I've been working with at my placement definitely my coworkers. We will all be glad to see yall when you get back and hear more of the wonderful stories.

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  2. Happy Birthday! I know all of you have done a great job with the babies. I know they will miss you all as well. Be safe on the way home and we can't wait to hear all your wonderful and funny stories.

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  3. Aw I can't believe it's almost over! It went so fast, I can't wait to see you girls! I am so glad to hear that the kids are coming out and showing such great progress! I really hope that the Aunties do what you girls have worked so hard for! Can't wait to see you girls and give you hugs!!

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  4. Happy Birthday Caroline!!! Hope you have a great one! I can hardly wait to see you all again! I miss you guys! I'm sure it will be hard to leave the kids they sound just wonderful!!! I'm sure the aunties will do great things for those children after you guys leave! You have shown that they REALLY care for these children and would do anything to help them!

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  5. Glad to hear that the Aunties are getting more involved! The little ones will need the carry-over. I know ya'll will be glad to be home, but sad to leave the precious little children. Enjoy the last days and arrive home safely!

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  6. Happy birthday Caroline! Congratulations on finishing your final few days of therapy! Can't wait to get back to Arkansas. I feel like I'm on a small vacation as well even though I'm doing this internship where I'm originally from. Safe travels to all!

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  7. I am so excited for ya'll to come back, but I know how hard it will be to leave. It's great that the aunties are willing to do some carry over activities with the babies. I hope these kiddos continue to thrive.

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