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GPS pics and playground

Hello from GPS!

We are finally bringing you some photos of our activities at the school and the settlement. As stated in the last post, internet is often very slow or unavailable due to bad connections or daily government imposed blackouts, but we’re happy to finally give you a chance to see the GPS side of life. We have been spending time with the students in the mornings teaching letter sounds and number recognition. We are all impressed by how much they know and how well behaved they are! They love reciting all the English songs they know – and they know many! At the settlement, we have begun building the physical playground structure. Doug, Mike, Jack and Mr. D went to the settlement this morning with the playground engineer to put the pieces together. Allie, Anthea, Anina and I spent our day working with the kids at GPS and rode the bus with them to the settlement at the end of the school day. When we turned the corner to their settlement we pointed to the playground and were completely unprepared for the squeals of excitement that erupted from the bus. It moved us close to tears to feel their joy. The playground will be complete tomorrow afternoon. On Thursday, Sunbeam, our GPS contact, is arranging a little celebration. The GPS kids will be dressed in outfits that we purchased with donation money and we will all go to the settlement and gather at the playground for the official ‘opening ceremonies’. It is hard to believe that we are that close to the end of the trip. Enjoy the photos. We are looking forward to seeing you all soon. Hello 3F!!!

Ms. Faba : )

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5 Responses to “GPS pics and playground”

  1. Laita Says:
    March 23rd, 2010 at 8:47 am

    What fantastic pictures! The playground structure looks so great, and I can only imagine the excitement that the children felt – bet you they’re just itching to clamber all over it! I can imagine how rewarding their reaction was after all of your hard work.

    Enjoy these last few days in India – take everything you can possibly squeeze out of them. What an incredible trip it’s been! Can’t wait to see you guys at the airport!

    Hugs and kisses to my Brigitte. Love you sweetie, and can’t wait to have you back home ;-) xoxo mom

  2. mira Says:
    March 23rd, 2010 at 10:16 am

    Hi All,
    Just wanted to add my birthday wishes to Aidan!..a birthday that I am sure you will never forget!
    Missing you Dmitri, but soo proud of your commitment and all the kids….you guys rock!!
    Safe travels and can’t wait to see you!!!
    Lots of love
    Mom, Dad, Brent and Chloe xo

  3. Ms B Says:
    March 23rd, 2010 at 12:12 pm

    I am looking forward to your presentation day when the photos are set to music.
    Saying your good byes is going to be difficult.
    Have a safe journey home.
    Ms Brickell

  4. Nancy & Michael Says:
    March 23rd, 2010 at 2:00 pm

    Hi Miss Faba!!!

    Wow! Wow! Wow! We loved your post and those pictures are awesome! The play structure looks fantastic and we can only imagine the excitement! What an incredible journey you have all had. All your work has clearly been rewarding. We can see it. We hope you have a wonderful celebration at the ceremony, and takes lots of pictures ;-)

    Love and miss you,
    Nancy & Michael
    Ottawa

  5. Marky Mark Says:
    March 24th, 2010 at 7:06 am

    Looks like you’ve done good and meaningful work and had fun doing it–see you very soon!

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