Deck 7

Everyday from 2:30 - 3:30pm, we take the patients who are physically able to up to Deck 7.  On Deck 7, we play games, sing songs, and just sit together.  It's a great opportunity for us to interact with the patients and spend quality time together, and it's great for the patients to get some fresh air (well at least very humid air, since it's very humid here).

Thursday, April 12 was my first time going.  I played with a sweet girl named Ellen, who looked about 5-6 years old.  She had a huge bandage on because she had eye surgery to remove a massive tumor.  Although she was very, very shy, she loved looking over out to see the water.  A week and a half later, I went to Deck 7 again, and she was there again.  However, this time, she had a huge smile on her face, was twirling around, and popping bubbles in the air that we were blowing. I actually only put it together this week while I was looking at pictures that the girl I saw these two time was the same girl.  I didn't realize it at the time realize because not only could you see she had been physically healing, but her personality was totally different too.  She went from this super shy little girl, to this confident princess that was just twirling around and chasing the bubbles.

First time I met Ellen.

Little Princess :)

I also met an albino patient here that loves to play Connect 4. He is really nice and he is probably the best Connect 4 player I've ever met.  He totally beat me, but I did manage to tie one game.  He might have let me win though.  

More bubbles and Connect 4 Champion in the back :)

We always finish the time on Deck 7 with singing :)  Even when I don't know the words because they are in French, I love listening to the nurses and patients sing together and have a great time watching the water.

Be Blessed!

Matthew 11:28-29

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."