Still pressing on

Hi it's Vicky,

Wow what an adventure we're having! I'm going to tell you all about Monday which started at 3 am!  Packed with teddies, loom bands, lion masks and lots of water we were on our way south to a children's home. One hour into a five hour journey David Turner (DT) felt sick due to the winding bends and speed we were travelling at. Shortly after we stopped again this time for Sam who was shortly followed by Erica. Just short of six hours later, looking white as a sheet and tired plus numerous sickness stops we had arrived at the children's home.

We were greeted by Little Suresh who had laid on tea, biscuits and toast, it was then into the church to meet the children.  The children put on a welcome dance for us which Suresh said they had been practicing for weeks. We then did our programme. The children were a little hesitant to begin with but were soon joining in with the songs. Once we had finished we then did some face painting with them   and handed out modelled balloons. Teddies and loom bands were then handed out to them all. As it was Megan's birthday they brought out a cake and sang to her. Each kissing her after.The joy in their smiles and the loved they showed was just amazing to see. We had prayer time after this and the children were lost in wonder by the holy spirit. A few more songs and it was time to wave goodbye to these little darlings. We wanted to take them back in our cases but customs may of had a problem with this!

A smooth non sickness journey back getting through Bellwood doors just before midnight we then had soup before deciding to go in search of fireflies.
A truly magical end to an incredible, heart warming day.
Oh we found out also that one stretch of the road should of taken us 2.5 hours, we did this in 45 minutes which explains why so many were sick.
A day of rest tomorrow then it's onward to Jaffna!