Last Saturday there was a birthday party for all the children in the homes who had birthdays in August, September, and October. There were eleven children celebrating birthdays and a good time was had by all. Each home brought the tables we had built but the cashew tree branches were too low so the tables were removed from the vans and carried in to the compound! “Where there’s a will there’s a way!”

The day was complete with rice benachin, cake and snacks. It was so good to see all the homes come together and develop a sense of community.

We are looking forward to the end of rainy season when we will be able to travel more freely. We are hoping to visit the first village within the next 10 days and start an English class for women. I have started working with a pastor here to do Bible study at the homes once a week and two out of three homes now have working TVs and DVD players so we can show English speaking movies, an excellent way to improve their English skills. I would like to begin each session with a game or activity. So far I am planning on some “Minute to Win It” competitions.