The School in Macao

Today we drove for about an hour to a little village in Macao.  We took our school supplies, along with soccer balls.  As we approached the school, the kids knew we were coming and were dressed in their Sunday best.  They were absolutely adorable children! 

This school was about a 10 x 12 shack that held 45 kids and they were jam-packed. We walked inside and the kids were patiently sitting down in their chairs.  Some of us handed out candy.  I had jelly-bracelets, as well as star & smiley-faced stickers and it was a joy to see the smiles on their little faces when you gave them a treat! 

Justin put air into the balls and distributed them and they were tickled to get a ball to play with.  I noticed on the walls there were pictures colored by the kids with crayons. 

The heat was intense in that little room and you wonder how in the world anyone can stay in a room this small and teach children.  As I walked out the door, it was heart-breaking to say good-bye and it was all I could do to keep my emotions under control.

Contributed by Debbie Fadeley, Shenandoah County