Friday

Today is David’s 10^th Birthday. . .Happy Birthday, David!  I know you will have a great day celebrating with Dad and enjoying some “guy time.”  I am so proud of the young man you’re growing up to be!

I have thought of you all day today as I’ve worked out at the orphanage again.  I even made a chocolate cake for one of the boys here who’s celebrating his birthday, too!  I tried to call you 3 times, but never got through.  Did you hear Papa and I sing “Happy Birthday” to you?!  His voice is a little froggy because he’s got a cold, and Grammy isn’t feeling well either.  She's got a migraine.  You can keep both of them in your prayers.  It seems like everyone in our group is tired tonight.  I’m going to bed early so I can get up and go shopping at the market first thing in the morning.  My friend Marleni is taking me!  I’m going to get you a surprise.  I can’t wait to give you your birthday hugs when I get home!  I love you and miss you!

PS  I was served ‘cuy’ today, which translated is guinea pig!  While it’s considered a delicacy here, I don’t think rodent will make it to our family menu.