This is the look on our faces when we realized that the materials for our playroom had not been sent. We knew we were down 1 but not 2! So we made calls and went into action. We jumped in our trusty cargo van to take us to shops to find anything that would work for today. And Pasang ( the Calvary) went into action in Kathmandu to get things here for tomorrow.   TEAMWORK

    
     
 
 

Remember the English & Science teacher I requested help for at Mohanpur? Well, ENG team came through on that special request and a special gift was delivered today!     
   

Once we pulled away and I took a moment to take a breath I realized how exhausted we all were. How dirty, hot, and tired we were. We had one more school to visit so chocolate was definitely in order! I had a large Bar of chocolate in my backpack (always)  ( to share of course)  so I took it out. Did I mention that it is in the 90,s here in the jungle region and there is no such thing as AC here so your clothes stick to you, sweat causes your hair to be soaking wet, the dust makes mud rivets on your face, and it melts your chocolate! But that wouldn’t stop team ENG!!!  

  
   

The scene as we drove away had me quite emotional. The teachers so sppreciative, the kids waving and sending kisses and smiles. 

For everyone that gave even a dime to the safe learning space project, let me assure you that it matters. Every penny of it matters so much and it makes a difference in lives. Thank you! 

   

Last step was to put the ENG plaque on the wall. Tools, like everything else here are scarce and there was no hammer so they sent a kid to get a rock and there ya go!  

 

And these little faces were close at hand with eyes of wonder and excitement, smiles ear to ear, and lots of courage to try to practice their English for even a moment. Just so precious!!!!   
    
    
    
 

And then a spontaneous celebration started with the teachers and community leaders playing and singing -so beautiful. The joy and sense of community in these moments is impossible to explain.    
    
   

Wow, so many things I didn’t anticipate that are moments I will forever treasure. The room was a frenzied of excitement. I knew this would be new materials for the kids but I didn’t realize that the teachers had never seen teaching resources like these and had no idea how to use them. They were SO sweet and so ready to learn, and so excited, not to mention thankful. I’m the one who got the gifts! 

  
    
  Up and coming Nepali rock stars, no doubt, testing the speaker system  
  Demonstration on how to use flash cards when teaching. We had a full lesson on nepali/English words for farm animals!!!! So so much fun, they were so into the exercise!   
 

I really don’t know where to start to explain the experience today, so I’m going to break it into pieces to hold on to the details although I can’t imagine ever forgetting these moments. I apologize for the blog post coming but it really is for my own documentation and keepsake, I can print a book from my blog. So feel free to ignore my many post. 

When we got to the school and these big trucks came rolling in the gate, the children and teachers came pouring out of the rooms with huge smiles and welcomes. Immediately the kids started unloading like little ants to the new library space.   
   

Made it to Chitwan an immediately rounded up the drivers and the team to head out to Sharanpur School!  

  

  
    

Sharanpur School.