This has been a good few days. We (Kerri and I) went to the director's house in the city to hang out with his family for a while and we ended up spending the night because Kerri wanted to watch the world cup game and it went pretty late. Thier whole family was rooting for England to win, but I felt it was wrong somehow to be cheering for England while staying in India. So I cheered for Portugal, who ended up winning. At any rate, it was a nice little break from orphanage life (and food).

I have been spending lots of time with the Lower Kindergarden teacher, because she nowhas 54 kids to teach all day. That's not a typo...I said 54. This is a huge class for anyone, but when you're talking about 2-4 year olds, it can get pretty messy. But I have been doing stories and rhymes with them and it's going pretty well.

Yesterday was a day where parents can come visit thier kids for a little while (not all of the kids here are orphans...some of thier parents bring them here if they can't afford to keep them). It is pretty hard on all of the children, because the parents who do come have to say goodbye after a little while. The kids whose parents don't come (the majority) have to watch all of the other kids with thier families. I cannot imagine how hard this is for them. So I tried to give all of them lots of attention.

Just FYI-I got an actual letter today (thanks, Marri!) and it only costs 39 cents to mail! I love getting mail! It makes me so happy...don't you want me to be happy? :)

Have a great 4th of July!

-Cynthia