All God’s Children Play by Leighanne (a pilgrim)
Friday was the day that our group was looking forward to the most…or at least I was. Every time I see pictures or hear stories from my friends who have been on mission trips they are always filled with tales of working with children. I was ecstatic when I learned that our team would be given the opportunity to visit a children’s home.
When we first arrived at home we just sat down in the common room area and started pulling out our crafts and games, the kids began to flock to us, no introductions needed. All the kids saw were toys and people who wanted to play with them, and that was all they needed.
We made bracelets and necklaces with the kids, played games like Candyland and Connect 4, but I don’t think it mattered what we played with them, just the fact that someone was giving them love and attention meant the world to them.
Later in the day we returned to the YWAM campus and played tournament style games with the campers from their Legacy Conference. I feel that all the kids from all the different places blended and played so well together. It was beautiful to watch.