A Great Day!

Hi everyone! 

I heard the link to the song wasn't working, try this one: ://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt_WpluguwE. Really love that song I hope it works!   

We had a great day at Jerusalem yesterday and today with the usual feeding of breakfast, snack, and lunch.  Yesterday I spent most of my time in the physical therapy room which I really enjoyed.  I helped stretch some of the kids and monitor behaviors while they received their PT massages.  It is wonderful that Mustard Seed has a room for PT because it is essential for the children's well-being.  I was in the room with 4 kids, one of whom is an 18 year old boy that is so small that he looks no older than 7 or 8, his limbs are extremely tight and contorted, and his one leg is completely backwards from the knee down.  Despite all his physical difficulties and limitations he never ceased to smile anytime I addressed him and his smile said it all!  Today I spent most of my time in the sensory garden with a group of older boys that I haven't been with yet, so I enjoyed my time with them!  There is such as sense of community among the kids at Jerusalem, they all look out for each other, even if there are the usual fights here and there (and the constant food stealing).  This picture is me with my little friend that followed us to lunch 3 times instead of staying in the children's home and the 2 big boys are the entourage that were sent to bring him back :). 

It amazes me how helpful and engaged the older residents are and it really enhances the community at Jerusalem. 

This lovely pic is Kathryn and her friend who was slow dancing with her for well over 10 minutes, everyone got a kick out of it!  The other is her sitting and talking with 2 of the residents that are typically in wheelchairs. 

 

We are continuing to learn from these kids and we're hoping they learn something from us as well!  Unfortunately today may have been our last day at Jerusalem, we're also learning "Jamaican time" usually involves: changed plans, altered schedules, and many stops along the way!  We're hoping to make it back to visit before we leave.

Tomorrow we will be at My Father's House acting as caregivers because they will be short-staffed.  So it should be a fun day!  Have a great week everyone!