I was able to visit the deaf school with the Mercy ministries team. The team visits once a week and does the program of a Bible story, a craft, games and dancing. Yes, dancing with deaf children. In Africa, everyone dances!
The kids are very physical. As soon as we arrive, we have at least three kids hanging on each of us. And they don't hesitate to push each other out of the way to get close to us.
They like to check our name badges and finger spell our names.
There were at least 60-70 kids in this class. Once the program started, it was surprisingly orderly. They paid attention, and could answer questions about the story. And they loved the craft.
My friend Bill, from the UK, has a good connection with these kids, and loves to visit on Friday afternoons. Bill works in the galley with me. We don't often work together because he works in a different area of the galley. Because of our work schedule, he visits every other week.
Debbie
what a blessing to be able to have the opportunity to love on these children :)
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