:) I'm here!

I sat with three kindergarten girls today, trying to figure out how to entertain them without being able to communicate. One of them introduced herself, and led me to the side of the classroom where girls become princesses. There were make-up kits, purses, plastic cell phones, baby dolls, and every other toy a five year old girl needs. She gathered up everything she was going to use, and led me to a tiny table in the corner of the room.


Next thing I knew, she was using plastic knife to apply eyeshadow. The make-up kit seemed pretty used, because she had to scrape the sides to get any at all. She used purple eyeshadow as blush, and her finger as lipstick. The entire time she was giving me a makeover, she was wearing sunglasses and a precious grin. It was simple, and it was perfect.


Yesterday, I went to an orphanage. I played volleyball with some older kids. Sometimes, I find it frustrating that I cannot communicate well with the people here. I feel like it would be a lot easier to simply tell them exactly how I feel about them, how God feels. I wonder if the message comes across the way I hope it does. If I could say one thing to any of the kids I've seen, I would explain that no matter who the world says they are, God says they're special.


My roommate (another intern) came yesterday! Her name is Rebecca, and we get along really well. She's a lot of fun. More interns will be coming, and pretty soon we'll probably have 4 intern girls and 2 boys. I'm excited about that.


Anyways, I'm going to talk to Rebecca and read some before bed. I love all of you! Oh! And here is the link to Rebecca's blog: http://tervoscostanricanadventure.blogspot.com/ You should read it. And comment. Or something. :) Goodnight!
- Hannah