Today was our last day at the school in Popotlan, and it was eventful. Young Life (also known as Vida Joven) held club for the kids at the school for 2 hours in the afternoon. The first hour and a half were spent playing games, and tons of them. We divided into four teams, each with flags (red, green, blue, and orange) and did relay races on the basketball court.
Shawn Petrunak and Ryan Huntziker got to have their faces covered in shaving cream while kids placed cheetos on them. Lucas, Enrique's son, and another one of the young life leaders came out as gangsters to lead a couple skits and dances.
There was actually a breakdance competition as one of the activities! After program was finished, Ethan Cahill got up on the stage and shared his life story with the kids at the school, while Lucas translated. He did an amazing job, and later told me it was a significant moment for him as well.
We finished off the evening back at the church, eating dinner with the entire El Salvador Young Life team. They have been incredible at providing our food and serving us so well. I will really miss them all.
Tomorrow we head to the beach until Saturday morning, for a chance to debrief as a team and celebrate the trip we have just been on. Thank you for your prayers for our time this week. It is not over, and we will have more to post, but it feels as though a big segment (that of serving the kids here in Popotlan) has come to pass. We are all grateful for what this experience has done for us!
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