Today was a great day. It was the first day of sports camp at Grace Village. The morning was filled with basketball drills, learning tap dances, skateboarding, field games, and crazy costume relays. Not only did the kids absolutely love the games, but the teachers and translators also got super involved. At Grace Village this morning I experienced one of the most amazing feelings I have ever felt. The whole camp, all the kids, teachers, translators and team members gathered in an open room looking out over the village with the ocean behind, and there was a perfect breeze flowing through the room. One of the pastors from Grace got up with his guitar and stared singing "Glory to God" in Creole and the kids sang their hearts out, as they sang in their language we started to sing in English. Everyone was praising the Lord in their own language and the connection with God was real and it was powerful.
The second activity of the day was just as cool. We visited Gertrude's, which is an orphanage for children with special needs. There were around 40 kids and their smilies lit up as soon as we entered the building. We were all holding multiple kids while pushing more kids in their wheelchairs and turning in circles and singing worship songs. It was so special playing with these kids and being with their upbeat personalities. - Natalie Hager
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