Last day at Virginia Home

Well it was the last day at the Virginia Home.  It was so bittersweet!!!!!  The kids were so excited to see us when we drove up but the first thing they said was , " We are so sad you are leaving." 

We had a very busy day planned for the kids. This day was all about serving the children.   It started out with a bible story about when Jesus washed the disciples feet.  I told them story and Julius translated for me so that even the little kids could understand completely what was going on.  Then Candee washed the feet of the house mother, Rosemary.  This was an example to the children about how Jesus washed the disciples feet.  Afterwards, we explained to them that this day would be all about us serving them and that when we serve others we are striving to be like God and that he will bless us greatly. 

After the story, Candee, Harrison, Julius(works for ACO), Charles (our driver), Rosemary and I made 100 ham and cheese sandwiches, 100 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, chips, bananas, cookies and juice for all the children, teachers and workers.  We wanted to show them what a normal American kid's lunch looked like.  Most of the kids like the lunch but just as in America, there were some that did not.

After lunch and some play time, we surprised the children. Candee, Harrison and I washed all 77 children's feet. They were shocked and very pleased. Afterwards, they sang songs, gave us wonderful notes and so many hugs. We stayed late this day because we were all sad to have to leave. I told all of them that I now have 77 new friends and that they will all live in my heart. Their wonderful strong hugs were what I treasured the most.