from Sue Coon--written on Sunday:
Dear Catherine and friends, Thanks for thinking of me. You must consider coming next time. You would be very good working with this crew.
It has been a "life changing" experience each day since I arrived...2 days. From buying food for 10 families in 3 hours --the market is another story....
Delivering them to the homes, after assorting the food for an hour...4 out of five homes our team delivered to were lacking of husbands.
Today (Sunday) we went to church (2 hours) and observed seven baptisms.
Then lunch (ample--three times a day), rest for a bit (30 min).
Ann Snyder and I packed up our art supplies and the whole group (22) went to the orphanage and was shown to a room with tables and chairs. When it was announced that drawing and painting would be conducted in that room, immediately a little girl grabbed my hand and the room was full of children (20) in a few minutes. For nearly and hour, they drew, colored, painted to their hearts content. Luckily, Martha interpreted, came in and saved us. They were all jabbering in Spanish! Fun was had by all--and in the universal language (with a little help). Then after 30 paintings were placed on the benches, they all ran out for hotdogs and marshmellows over an open fire, they had ice cream, soccer and lots of hugs.
This place is so needy and yet, the people seem to be happy with what ever little they possess! Love, Mom (Sue)
3 comments:
Good Morning Mom and All! I was just about to leave for work and checked the blog one more time. so good to hear about all the fun and children. Yes, i would enjoy such an experience and could read the facial expressions and other nonverbals easily. Sounds like you and Ann and the art were a big hit. Would love to hear from you again.
I bought a pair of loppers and went to town on my bushes yesterday evening. Now I just have to figure out what to do with all the branches!
Take care and take pictures!
daughter,
Catherine L Coon
Sudie,I am so happy for you and your experience. Your territory is certainly being enlarged.
I cried when I read your message. Love Ken
Dear Mom, Sounds like you are having a blast down there. Try not to get too worn out with all your activities. Dad's getting old and emotional on us, he is happy for you as are the rest of us. Everything is fine here, Katie had her first swim meet and came in second. She loves the attention at the meet. Heston doing well and heading to football camp with Pawpaw tonight after his BB game.
Have fun shopping for Al Paka stuff. Remember you should stick with about 50% of the asking price. Drive a hard bargain and enjoy. Don't buy me anything cause I'll be down there in July. If you see any of those big jungle bugs get those for the kids. Love, Ken Jr.
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