These Children are Our Future

Message of the Day - Peg

“If we are to have peace on earth, our loyalties must become ecumenical rather than sectional. Our loyalties must transcend our race, our tribe, our class and our nation; and this means we must develop a world perspective.” - Martin Luther King

Jody cares for babies at Kiddie's Homey Daycare

            Our day began with anticipation and some anxiety as to what we were going to experience on our assignment. Michele reassured us that we would be just fine as long as we were flexible. The children at the schools were all lined up outside of the infant school and recited their prayers, their national anthem and school songs. They were supposed to keep their eyes facing the teacher at all times but it was difficult for them as they so needed to sneak a peak at their visitors (GV’s). We then dropped off Kimmy at the pre-school.  Mary Ann and Jody were then taken to the kids homey Day Care Center. They were greeted by Ruth, the director, and her staff. There are eighteen 3-4 year olds and nine children between three months and two years old.

            During nap time, we (Mary Ann and I) went to lunch as I took the plastic bags out of the refrigerator; wondering what in the world Mary Ann had in her lunch as her bag was bulging and three times the size as mine. So low and behold, she opened hers and found a whole raw chicken. We figured something was missing in the kitchen! After going back to the kitchen, we ended up finding her actual lunch with the sandwich.

            After nap time, (the children's) Mary Ann stayed with the older children as I  went to play with the toddlers. Our evening meeting consisted of a description of everyone's  day. There was a common theme of fascinating, wonderful, interesting experiences, and didn’t know what to expect. For the most part, everyone had a GOOD DAY. Dinner at Julietta’s was FANTASTIC and we all enjoyed sharing Drew’s birthday cake!!
-Jody