The Brazil team wound up their second of three weeks at Lar Batista. The team reports that their host just yesterday said that she is forgetting to ask if the team needs anything because they seem to fit in just like family now.
The team has spent a good deal of time painting and general cleaning in the boys' dorm, which needs a lot of work.
Loving the kids and staff seems to fill their days - and nights. Ella relayed this story: "The girls (twelve of them) slept in Cheryl's room last night. I was reminded of that Pizza Hut commercial: 'Not sure why it's called a SLEEPover.' We colored pictures, and then had a 'Lar's Got Talent' with me, Cheryl, Rebecca, and Sara as the judges. The best part of Ingrid's performance was before she even started; she had to hike her pajama pants up to her ribcage before taking the 'stage' (the extra bed in Cheryl's room). Luana, a three-year-old who's been here since April, was the only one to get a ten out of ten for her singing performance - which was barely audible beneath the cheering. (Priscilla camd over about 10:00 to tell us we were too loud...oops.)"
They have been visiting nearby with family and friends connected to Lar. They've had an adventure in a local pharmacy trying to purchase a needed over-the-counter medication, having a good opportunity to practice their Portuguese reading and speaking skills. The children and the team share English and Portuguese speaking skills and new vocabulary. They've enjoyed some oranges grown locally on the farm.
Ella also says, "The time has gone quickly. Hard to believe we will be on our way home by this time next Saturday!"
Reporting for the team: Sue Broadbooks
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