Yes, I am writing two times in a row: by Sam Cernuto and Farai Matangira

I felt the need to write again because so many different things happened today... some which can't be put into words but I will try my best. First, a few people were sick this morning but are all feeling better tonight. However, the rest of us are trying to figure out who's going to get it next... please pray that we'll all stay healthy for the long trip back!

Farai is here and is helping me write this. He was one of the few that were sick today. He blames it on the eggs that we had yesterday for breakfast (I didn't have any and that is probably why I didn't get sick!) Anyways, now he and some of the other guys are going to play pool with Jose, one of the guys that runs the hostal we're staying at....

Back to today... this morning, we arrived at the school and had to run through our drama before we could start VBS... since Farai was sick in bed, Brian had to take over his role as Satan in our drama. Brian did a great job subbing in! He played his part so well that he made a little girl cry! Brian had to wear a black cape for his part and some of the kids thought he was Harry Potter! Our drama is very cool... powerful, as Brian says.

There is a little boy named Elnor that has stolen my heart. He is seven and somewhat shy compared to the other kids. After our drama, Miss Jackson led the kids in the sinner's prayer. Elnor was sitting on my lap and I heard him quietly repeat the words... it was the coolest thing I've ever experienced. Another little boy that all of us love is Josef. He is five and adorable! His story is so sad though. His mom, who is now 15, dropped him off at the center 6 weeks ago... so his mom was 10 when she had him! Billy has told us stories every night of the horrors of the street boys' lives.... some of them are so horrible that they are hard to fully comprehend. But when we see the boys, they are so excited! They seem to be so happy that it's easy for us to forget what they've been through.

This week has been amazing.... a trip I won't easily forget! we're all packing up now and getting ready to depart for lima at 6. Andy is very proud that he made 36 adobe bricks today! Seth says that the trip's been a lot of fun, but most importantly, the food's been really good, however, due to this trip, he vows that he's never getting married. Nick agrees. :) Katie had fun learning the Peruvian dances but she is upset that her nose is sunburned :(

Farai says, "despite the smells, the tiring work, and my sprained ankle, it's been really fun and I'm really glad I had the chance to come on this trip." Andrea misses her toilet and shower, however, she still had fun and loves all of the Peruvians. We can't wait to come home! See you all Sunday night!