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Today had so many things happen that I hardly know where to begin! But, as a wise man once told me, "Just start at the beginning, and tell the story to its ending."

This morning I woke up and ran down to breakfast. I am so grateful that they serve a free breakfast, even when Chocolate-Frosted Sugar Bombs are the only thing that draws me from my comfortable sheets!!! The egg-like mixture and hot dog pieces and other dishes just don't have the "selling power" that cereal does. :-D

The team met for devotions and then we all went on a treasure hunt at a local mall. The list involved things that each team would do, like sing "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" on a busy street, take a picture of an Asian with blue eyes, etc. We got a few things on the list done, then took some time to shop. It was a nice afternoon, and everyone enjoyed themselves.
There was this one hill on the way back from the mall that made an indellible impression on my mind... all 142 steps from the bottom to the top!!! It was CRAZY!!! the steps here are steep, tall, and slanted downward... it made walking up them quite the undertaking :-)

When we got back to the Hangout, everyone hurried to get ready for the CI, and then we trundled down to the bus, and before you could say "Bayuwch!" (a word we made up especially for CI), we were off.

I can't thank God enough for the awesome dinners we have enjoyed this week! It has been delightful to dine at the church each evening... Buffet style, delectable asian cuisine... Totally amazing :-) Tonight they had noodles with ham and cheese, and then this dish of rice with shrimp and ham, accompanied on all sides by asian desserts and Coca-Cola :-)

Marie told me before the kids came, "I hope they have energy tonight!" and I totally agreed. Teaching energetic children is awesome because their energy fuels the teacher and the lesson is more fun all around!!! Tonight was no exception. Our kids were excited to attend CI and they behaved awesomely! One of the precious little girls, Jewel, came up to me repeatedly, and asked for help with her craft. I wanna adopt asian babies now!!! :-D Every one of our kids is so precious and I love them all. The way they smile, laugh, pout, and every other mannerism, just makes me love them more. God truly has given me a love for His children, and I am sooo honored to have a chance to show HIS love!!!

Jewel asking for help with her craft was one of my two highlights of my entire day. The other was when I was asked to play background theme music for our Job skit :-) :-) That was soooo much fun! The music seemed to flow with the skit, and God blessed us in a special way.

It is 1:40 am and I should sleep a while before a full day of fun and rest tomorrow!
Love you all!!!

Gladly Serving Christ,
Lewis Carter