Last Day in Sekyere

So today is my last full day at the orphanage. I taught at school today, but grade 2 was so bad I ended my lesson early. I got to talk to the head master and the substitute for grade 1 for a while. It was interesting to hear their views on America. It took a long time for me to explain to them that not all Americans are super rich. They didn't believe me when I said that there were poor people here. I felt bad dashing his hopes, but the sub planned to go to America and make lots of money. I explained that it's not so easy to get into America or get a job once there. I think he thought people just hand out money.
We had playing class again. This time it didn't go very well. I had some extra toys and Katja had a lot of candy, so we thought we'd give out prizes when the kids won games. As soon as I took out a toy to give I got swarmed by ALL 30-40 of the kids. It was actually kind of scary. They were grabbing at me and the bag. The littlest children were crying because they got pushed out of the way or trampled. The kids wouldn't listen when I told them to back away. I never thought that would happen. We ended playing class an hour early because Katja and I were so exhausted.

Tonight the kids made me gifts and cards. I'll definitely miss them - especially Miracle, Solomon, and Kwaku.
Kwaku is almost better, but he is very weak. He can't stand for long and still won't eat much. I wish I could stay just to take care of him.

As it was my last dinner at the orphanage, Margaret made me something special - Yam balls! Their like deep fried balls of mash potatoes. They're pretty good.


The headmaster and the grade one sub

Katja giving out candy at playing class


Addo making me a drawing

The kids made me a paper hat :)

Yam balls...mmm

The kids playing tag