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Today was our first day at the orphanage. As we rode up we were greeted by the children again running with branches shouting hallelujah!  Still so powerful.   We went straight into church and had service. Worshipping with so many children is the best thing. Thankfully I wasn't as emotional today as I was last night. I was just so happy.  I think I smiled all day :). The children just want to touch you. The just want to shake your hand. Some are brave enough to just want to hug you and hold on to you. There were a few who were scared on us but some of these children have never seen white people before. As a sign of respect, the children and workers at the orphanage curtesy or drop to their knees when the shake your hand. Today I had a child of about 2 years old drop to their knees to shake my hand and I   had a lady about 75 years old curtesy to me and every age in between.  Of course I immediately drop to my knees to do the same for them. They treat us with so much respect. I know it is how they honor and show respect but I feel so unworthy of that. I'm no one special to be kneeling for. It does show me however how much our help matters. It does not go unnoticed by these people and children.  Today every child got rice and meat  I was so happy to hear they had meat. I don't believe that happens often. On the ride home Josh asked us to donate more money for the food if we would like because they fed 300 more children than expected!! 300 more children!!!! That's what your money went to. Oh to see this with my own eyes is a great experience. 
The worship service was breathtaking. Hundreds of children crying and raising their arms with eyes closed praying and receiving the holy ghost and speaking in tongues.  So much to be hurt and bitter for and yet they are so joyful. Their prayer is fervent and heartfelt. Pure faith!
After service we were able to play with the children. Mike Ashley and I played ( or attempted to play) duck, duck, goose, jump road, sack races, hokie poke, and limbo with them. It was so much fun. I was also able to walk around the orphanage alone and just take it all in. So many children running around. They are everywhere. I went into the place they sleep and its literally a large cement room with grass mats.  That's all. A few windows and two doors. And hundreds of children sleep here every night. I just can't wrap my head around it. 

We played for a few hours and then went home. We go back in the morning. 

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