thoughts..

Things I have learned)
People in India are crazy drivers
The children give the worlds best welcome
How to cut and cook the Indian way
Palm trees and coconut trees are very different
Sometimes the little things that you think matter, don't
How to say a few tellegu words 
That I absolutely adore all of the children here


What an awesome first two days at the children's home! Thomas Dana and I got off the bus yesterday around 630 am, and I got the best welcome in the world! When people come to the children's home, they all put lei's around their necks, and throw little flower petals up and give lots and lots of hugs. It was awesome. All of kids are so beyond precious and it has been so cool to jump in and get to see what normal everyday life is like for them. I also have gotten to see a few villages which has also been cool. We went to one today for church which was a little bit farther away, and it was cool to see because the people there live in straw huts. I really enjoyed the church service, although i did not understand any of it. We also played a game with the children today called the goat and the tiger which was an absolute riot. We all grab hands and stand in a circle and the person on the outside is the tiger and the person on the inside is the goat and the tiger has to try and break through someones hands to chase the goat. It was absolutely hilarious to watch. Its amazing to me after hearing some of these kids stories, how full of joy and life they are despite the things they have gone through. They're always so fun and always come up to me and say "Aka, my name?" It is amazing and such a great testimony to find joy despite past struggles. I love them all dearly already, and am not looking forward to having to leave!