What a day! We started off with a Team meeting with Jeanene giving us the history of the foundation - very inspiring. She indicated that they get international teams serving approximately 17 times per year and that I am the first Canadian to serve on a mission here - what an honour! It would be wonderful to return here early next year...after I study Spanish a little!

We sorted childrens clothes and prepped walls for painting today. Had a wild time during supper with the younger children (ages 4-6) at Genesis House. They were entralled with our cameras and loved posing with us! I have not had this many hugs in one day for a very long day :)

A bit of sad news....
We were very saddened to learn of the sudden passing of a 28-year old staff member who was struck by a car on Sunday. The older children are taking it very hard, as this man was so highly regarded as a role model by both the boys and girls. There is an air of sadness especially in the boys' home (Exodus).

I am so blessed by the welcome of this Irish team and look forward to sharing more time with them and the children.
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