This past week we tried to finish up some painting at the Villa Israel orphanage. We got it all done except for the high corners and some edging....we do have a ladder, but it is still difficult to get where we need to! We will see what this weeks schedule holds as far as completing our project.

Sundays are so nice here. A lot of things are closed and there is not as nearly as much traffic as there is during the week and on Saturdays. I walked down to the Internet cafe from la hacienda and it took me about 30 minutes. I think I will find myself walking it more. Justin and Michelle are at drama practice for the Christmas play so usually Sunday afternoons I am on my own. It is also a beautiful (HOT) day here!

So, we got to take part in another cultural experience last night. The Zona Frutillar orphanage (the one closer to la hacienda) has a big room that is used for a church. I believe it is a Baptist church, but not too postitive. They put on a Bolivian Christian folklore concert all weekend long at night down in la concha (the court) near the orphanage. We went last night and took all the kids (but the two younger ones) and went to the concert to jam out and experience some spanish music. I am so glad that we went! Although I probably didn´t understand all of the music, the prayers, and the message it was so fun to be a part of! There was a Bolivian group and then a Quechan group that played on their flutes and crazy looking instruments! Ok, here is some Latin American culture for ya....the concert was suppose to start at 7:30 but it didn´t start until about 8:15! We were told to be on time, so we got there early and ended up waiting! That is just how things are.

Let´s just say that I have only been here three weeks and I already know that when it will be time to leave I am going to have a very difficult time leaving these kids! I have already fallen in love with them and gotten so attached! Some more then others, but every single one of them just crawl all over you, give you hugs, come up and just hold your hand, and never want you to leave! Now tell me you wouldn´t have a difficult time leaving them? God is continually giving me the energy to be the goofy and crazy Jaclyn He created, and it sure is a daily request as we go to play and tutor these kids! Hope all of you are doing great and enjoyed your weekend! Please continue to update me on your lives! I will be back on Thursday...