the truth comes out!

ok, so i thought i would write just a bit more...
i am not really much of a writer and certainly not as articulate as jenny...wantin to really let you see what we are seeing though...
walked into the classroom and it is indeed a small room. two tables with maybe 8 chairs around each then the teacher´s desk at the front. cubbies in the back a couple of shelves close to miss maria´s desk with some supplies - coloring books, some puzzles, and travel boxes of soap. a table for the kids packs. normal kindergarden class honestly. numbers, letters, words, pictures up on the wall.
it was indeed a bit chaotic. kids not sitting, coming in as late as 8:30 (we arrived at 8:05)...yelling and screaming and of course checking out the visitors. they got up all the time to go grab a bite or seven of their lunches.
lots of coloring.
sure, they could use some fresh sheets to color on...but no one seemed to mind. i do need to learn the word 'share' in spanish.
my whole pencil sharpener experience was perfectly humbling. maybe a glimpse of sadness at first that they didn´t have more - but they were super happy - maria is a great teacher - they are safe from the elements during the day, they are fed and clothed, and they even have enough soap to wash their hands - not nearly as much as (we) would like...also they have not only a bathroom with running water - but 2, one for the boys, one for the girls!!! (jenny´s class has a bucket in the corner).
maria also used and reused her rolls of tape to put her story board up...
makes me want to get up and scream at all of us for complaining about not having THINGS. that´s all they are. also - use your imagination!!!!!
oh ya - one other thing i wnted to share that i saw this afternoon as jenny, wyatt , and i werewalking about town... thought it was a couple because all i saw was a mn and a woman waling together (sorry for all the typos) then i saw the man grab the woman´s behind - thninking he was just being silly / affectinate - next thing i know she turns around and beats him up side the head with her hand then her purse! YOU GO GIRL!!!!
ok, now i feel better....
i really am looking forwad to tomorrow!!!
hope all is well on your side of the equator!!!
xoxo
cmg