One thing I touched on when I last spoke about working with the orphans down here is how similar they are to kids everywhere; they are just looked at different. I’ve been working on teaching the kids basketball and it has been troublesome to say the least. The skill level isn’t always pretty. The kids are much more skilled at soccer but by watching me, many have gained a keen interest in learning how to play better. With many kids this age you have to get them interested by doing something other than telling them. It’s fair to say that half the kids are more skilled than me at soccer so it’s hard to get them to listen during futbol, however with basketball it’s been quite nice. All of the kids want to learn how to dribble between their legs, make lay-ups consistently, and shoot without heaving and praying towards the rim. There has been some progress. I have a handful of kids who can now shoot and dribble pretty well and actually want to play basketball instead of futbol! On the flip side one of the boys bit my kneecap the other day, I spotted some head lice on one of the boys, and if I ever bring my iPhone to the orphanage World War III erupts and it usually ends with one of the bigger kids hiding in the bathroom stall (so he doesn’t have to share) playing angry birds. Still, they have begun growing on me beyond them just being cute…
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