Rosanna Garrish
“TGIF” were the first letters Linda said while we were still lying in bed. I laughed and repeated them louder. It’s been a busy and memorable week for all of us. Not to mention exhausting!
As much as I have enjoyed working with the little ones at Assisi all week, I must admit I am rady for a little rest and recreation.
Our morning began a bit earlier than usual for Linda and I as we forgot to tend to our laundry duties last nigh. After a delicious breakfast of omelet with tomato chutney and noodles we all set off as usual to our designated assignments.
My day begins with about fifty cute little smiling faces that yell “Aunty, Aunty, Aunty” while extending their tiny hands for a morning handshake. It’s a great way to start my day! The next two to three hours are filled with one activity after another. We usually begin with lessons that include a review of the alphabet, numbers, days of the week and months of the year. I keep things interesting by playing games like duck, duck, goose (their favorite), ring around the rosie and ofcourse, my favorite, BALL!
We then sit in a circle and sing nursery rhymes. This week they have mastered “itsy bitsy spider” and “little bunny foo foo”. After nursery rhymes we do exercises. Jumping jacks are their favority. Today we formed a conga line and circled the room about ten times as they kept shouting “one more”! Just before they wash up for lunch I exhaust the last of my morning energy sitting on the floor rough housing, tickling, and playing patty cake with them. I love to make them giggle.
This particular day was a bit of an emotional roller coaster. Sophia was back at Assisi after a night’s stay in the hospital. It was wonderful to see her living, energetic little self back in full form. The evening visit to SEAM, however, was dreadfully awful. Apparently, Ruby had not returned from school and everyone was gravely concerned about her whereabouts and well-being. She is an extremely bright and beautiful young lady who has been at the orphanage for two and a half years. Needless to say, everyone was profoundly concerned about her disappearance. Fortunately, Stephen, our team leader AND Super Sleuth finally tracked her down about 8:30 p.m. much to the relief of all of us! The roller coaster had made an upward turn and we were able to get some rest.
Quote for the day: Never, ever, ever, ever, ever give up!-------Winston Churchill
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