Wow! Yesterday was packed full with things to do! First off we went back to VBS…and this time we had another new strategy. (We seem to be trying new things every day!) It was to separate the kids into groups by sizes and ages. The first couple of days we had them doing all the things together, but when you all of a sudden have 86 kids and one small room it doesn’t exactly work that way. Separating them that way really helped a lot. However on the way back to the Nest all the kids wanted a ride…that means carrying 50+ pound kids at least a half a mile, most of it uphill. I am in school sports and none of my track and cross country work outs can even compare. I have never been more exhausted in my life!
Despite all the hard work we have put into playing with and entertaining the Nest kids AND the community kids, it really pays off. The kids are all so adorable and really appreciate all the time we spend with them.
Finally after VBS its rest time…for everyone, Nest kids and Zumbro kids, and goodness, do we ever need that rest time! But it doesn’t last long. Miss Vicki, one of the board members and substitute directors, planned what we would call a carnival…there were three legged races, water balloon tosses and so much more. To follow the carnival, Miss Vicki had us make cake and ice cream. It was so different, but still so enjoyable!
These past four days I have really bonded with all the kids. They all have so much love and joy to offer and I think it will be hard for all of us to leave.
Courtney O.
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