Back on Campus

It was so great to be back on the RSO campus.  I felt like I'd returned home.  It was back to tutoring today, but that only lasted so long.  We tutored for three periods, then were told we were going to measure the kids' shoe sizes for shoes that are going to be donated.  It took longer than expected, and so that took up the rest of the school day.  When playtime came around, the downpour began.  So, since most all of the kids stayed inside during it, some of us volunteers started a game of soccer in the rain.  By the end of it I was soaked, and covered in sand, but it was so much fun.  The rain was so cold, which felt wonderful in the 90-something degree weather.  Family time today was the best it's been so far.  I had so much fun.  I don't know whose idea it was, but the older kids had organized a talent show for us.  It included everything from some very goofy dancing, to presenting artwork, to telling stories, and singing songs.  Can I mention again how much I love these kids?  Afterwards, what began as me lifting kids onto the top bunk, quickly turned into a pillow fight.  Of course it was me against 3 boys, but I wouldn't have it any other way.  My primary weapon wasn't pillows, it was tickling.  By the end of it, I was worn out.  Luckily, the rain had started again and the run back to my room was cool and refreshing.  There was some incredible lightning as well, and some thunder that got some screams out of the girls.  The night ended with a game of rummy with some of the other volunteers in which I lost again.  I feel like I could do this for months.  (Sorry, no pictures today.)