Visiting Schools (by Helen)

So excited that we're finally here! After a very long couple of flights, and so many pounding headaches, I am currently in the House of Moses after a very long and exciting day.

  Sadly, we had to get up early, even though all of the people in my room slept like a rock. We had breakfast at 7:30, and I went inside the toddler room and held two toddlers for a short bit of time. The problem with holding toddlers is that they start to cry when you set them down because they get attached to you. 

  We sang some church songs and then split into two groups. My group travelled down to the poorer area of Lusaka, and and we saw quite a few people wandering around, looking through garbage for something to eat. It made me feel guilty about how much money my family had compared to them, and how much I didn't take for granted while these people were sorting through garbage for something to feed their families. 

  All of the children in the schools that we visited were very well mannered. As soon as we walked in their classroom, they would stand up and say: Good afternoon visitors. If we asked them how they were, the would reply by: We are fine thank you and how are you. It was very sweet. 

  Once we left the school, all the kids that did not go to school and lived around the area were waiting for us. They only wanted a hug or a handshake or just a smile in their direction. They were very happy to see us, and they kissed our hands, and I was very sad when we had to go.