"Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you!"
Isaiah 12:6
Like most children, the NV children LOVE a party.....especially a dance party. We were suppose to have a bond fire dance party Saturday night but light rain hindered our fun. Raincheck!! Sunday night after dinner the party commenced. Swirling arms, creative breakdancing moves and tons of laughter and fun was had by all.
Ryan Ryabuck's perspective:
"Willy caught on the most of all the boys
to American dance moves the robot and the wave. It could have gone on longer (45
minutes before bedtime on a school night was not enough!) It was energetic! It
was a great way to bond with the older kids."
Using their fleece blankets as
capes as they ran throughout the dining hall, which doubled as a disco studio,
it was inevitable that a few tears would be shed as a result of accidental
injury. Poor John, a newly arrived orphan, he suffered a bonk on the head as a fellow sibling tripped and dropped him during our dance party. Quincy
totally got the line dance, Cupid Shuffle, down to a science as the beat called to him. All the kiddos seem to love that song. Sassy Soni found her way into
the middle of every circle we made. Even the House-Moms joined the fun,
encouraging the children to get out and shake it! Auntie Chris (Tarter) wanted
to teach the kiddos how to form a soul-train line but our time was limited. But Uncle Ryan Hamilton was able to open up and bond with the
kids while he “shook it like a polaroid picture” to Outkast. It was his
favorite portion of the day!
Uncle Josh, Auntie Jessica and Uncle Ryan were on toddler bedtime duty in the boys dorm after our dance party. And without a House-Mom present, mayhem ensued!
“We lost all control of the kids! Lights were being turned on and off, only one toothpaste tube was found and it was nearly out but all 13 boys were eager to brush their teeth and would not leave the bathroom without brushing…..there was a hole in one of the rinsing tin cups, so water was everywhere!” – Jessica
Chris (Cage) was luckier and able to put the older boys to
bed that night! Man! They were much more efficient at bedtime. They even told him what to
pray for them. The boys have school exams coming up and wanted prayer for both good
marks and good health. The sweetness of bedtime is that the kiddos prayed for “Uncle
Chris” as well. He counted it as a sweet and touching experience to share with
four boys.
Aunties Katie, Catherine, and Chris T. had the easy road, along with
Auntie Charelle, putting the girls to bed. The 20 gals, be they toddlers or big
girls, were so sweet and orderly. Picking out uniforms from the laundry bin for
school tomorrow, the Aunties found themselves engrossed in story reading and
prayers, as well. What a special ritual to share with our little darlings!
" In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
Psalm 4:8
(Katy dancing with Julius, Jessica dancing with Brian)
(Girls' dormitory)
(Prepping for bed, brushing our teeth in the bathroom)
I know today is bittersweet for all of you. Time to say goodbye and also to come home. Will be praying for you as you journey. Love, K
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