Kids are amazing. Today, we went to the squatter community village for our first day working with FENC. FENC is the foundation of education for needy children. They are the most beautiful children I've ever seen. When we first got into the small corrugated metal room, the kids weren't there yet. It started to rain and slowly they began trickling in, nervous and shy. Once they all got in, small groups started forming and games like London Bridge and Patty Cake began. Soon, the whole room erupted in laughter and play.
After the games stopped and the children were quieted, we began to tell them stories in small groups. It was so fun how excited they were to just sit with us. One kid, Mamalo, just wanted to sit on my lap and touch my hair. At one point, he just looked up at me, said "I love you" and then sat back on my lap.
I am so excited to actually get started tutoring and teaching on Thursday. Finally I am getting started on projects that I came here for. Wish me luck!
Here is a Fijian Sunset
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