Emily went to work this week, but I didn't because Myrtille only wants one of us to come, and we will switch off every other week. The one that doesn't go to work, will stay at Casa Hogar and help with whatever Hermano Alejandro needs, which is what I did this week. I cleaned from top to bottom the room that the new intern will stay in (who's coming on November 15), and helped the women cook in the kitchen for all the kids. I cracked and scrambled at least 300 eggs, and then was put to the task of cutting up squid....yes, squid. Don't ask me why that was on the menu. I didn't make any faces, or comments to offend the chiefs, and I tried not to think about what I was touching, and yes, I cut up about 20 whole squids. Eye balls and everything.
The food situation was better this week because money was given and they were able to get more food.
I can't believe its already November! There are a lot of birthdays this month, and I've already made about 3 batches of cookies and this coming week, there have been about 3 more requests for brownies or cookies for their birthdays. So I have a feeling that I'll be in the kitchen a lot this week!
The birthday parties that we give them are a hit. I wish everyone could see the faces of the little kids when we give them a big plate of cake and ice cream and a glass of coke.
Please pray for the children as they face tough decisions each day and for me to be a huge encouragement to them when they come home from school.
Thank you for all of your prayers!
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