Woodridge High School Day 3

hey all! Our day today was long but good! We started the day by helping out with a VBS
program at a local Christian School. We played games, danced, and sang together. We then visited an orphanage where we put on a skit, played games, and shared a snack with the kids. Read all about it in today's blogs!

EDIT: I am having trouble editing the blog so Day 2 got deleted somehow...(?) anyway, there was a request for a sentence to follow the word of day. I will try to do this starting tomorrow, but because of the nature of our sharing time it may not be possible to summarize each sharing. We shall see. :)

Word of the Day 

Liza -- For Real 

CJ -- Bittersweet

Megan -- Worship

Halle -- Impressive 

Lea -- Perseverance

Alyssa -- Grateful 

Lydia -- Heartwarming 

Ellie –- Spontaneous

Isabel -- Smile 

Johanna -- Agape 

Morgan -- Content 

Wyatt -- Play 

Ben -- Joy 

Thomas -- Personal

Claire -- Foosball 

Raegan -- Filled 

Charlie -- Comfort 

Aiydan -- Eyes 

Mel -- Joyfully Conflicted 

Jacob -- Encouraged 

Ava -- Thankful

Annika -- Connected 

Sam -- Glasses 

Brayton -- Sticky 

Allie -- Selfless 

Austin -- Skit  

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 Hey guys I'm have a wonderful time. Water truck day as always was fun and a awesome day. The workout plan is a big success. The team is super awesome and making lots of new friends.

-Thomas

Hi everyone! 

Today was a day full of new and enlightening experiences. We went to a school hosting a summer camp and an orphanage, so the day was filled with many smiling, little faces. I personally met an eleven year old girl who hung at my side the entire time we visited her orphanage. Her joy in spite of her circumstances and her love in spite of the language barrier was inspiring. Throughout the last two days I have seen so many contradicting things; all the little kids are so happy despite the poverty they experience and love is so present here amongst the pain. 

-Johanna

Hi guys, today was super fun! We went to an orphanage and hung out with kids. It felt amazing giving joy to all the kids as a group. The food has been good, and the people better. I can't wait to play spoons again with the whole group! So glad to be here growing in my faith!

-Sam 

Hey mom & dad, Love you guys! Here in Haiti God has been changing my perspective of the Haitians. He has shown me the beauty of their character, culture, and country. Monday, we hung out. Tuesday, we passed out water. Wednesday, we held and played with lots of orphans. You are amazing parents! I hope you are enjoying the time with each other!

Love Jacob

Hi fam! Today we visited two orphanages, it was amazing to be able to love on the kids that are the least fortunate. We are sweating a lot, but don't worry dad we are both staying hydrated. Mom, I met an adorable little girl today named Heisi, she taught me some words in her language since she knew some English. Kate, we have three dogs here at the guest house! They're super cute and follow us around outside. Love and miss you guys! 

-Claire

Mom, my face received a slight sun burn today. -Raegan 

Hey family, 

Having a blast here in Haiti. Don't worry I am wearing sunscreen and staying out of the sun as best as possible. Today we went to a school and orphanage and got to hangout with some pretty cool kids. I love you guys and hope you are surviving with ought me ;)

-Liza ruegemer

Hi family! Haiti is awesome! I have been wearing sunscreen and staying out of trouble :). Today we went to a school and an orphanage to play with the kids. It was super fun and the kids were great! Love you guys!

-Lydia