Elyce's Post-Boystown,Jail,Dump-God's in it all!

Today was my first experience riding on the top of a Jeepney, with my black flower flip flops on, either hanging over the side with my toes curled to keep them on, or tucked under the medal bars on top, i had an absolute B.l.a.s.t! Trying numerous positions to get comfy, finally finding a perfect spot and letting the wind blow through my hair-literally. We first went to a Boystown, i got to meet a boy named Dindo- his 2 brothers and his mom and him were living there because their house burned in a fire. He could understand English quite well, and we used my friend Jen Jen the translator only on my behalf to understand the response. We prayed for his mom to get to now Christ as he had. He was 14 years old, a little shy, but i encouraged him to call on God with whatever he needed. We then had a break then went to the "Prison" where we shook hands asked names and gave hi fives, met precious kids, most of which this was there 2nd or 3rd time BACK IN THIS JAIL- ALL DRUG RELATED... i couldn't imagine a 9,11,or 12 year old in Jail in the states (atleast not this many) for DRUGS!!! it broke my heart, they deserve to know so much more than that, to live free from that. Jen Jen and i met a girl named Patricia that insisted on singing to me- and Kona- and Andrew... Britney Spears songs, or Backstreet Boys lyrics. I had to challenge myself to push through the awkwardness, and nex tthing i knew i was singing with her, clapping dancing for her. That's what Jesus would have done for her, had fun and loved her, so i did!!! We went to an area that was basically like a dump, got to hold little kids' hands, and love on them... Got to go we are in the mall, early morning tomorrow for a surprise.......... love you all thanks for reading!
ELYCE