Kolkata: Distribution Days 7 and 8!!

We went to Howrah yesterday and did a distribution to a lot of special needs children.  It was a clear day and the clouds that were threatening passed us by - to our relief.  Judy O, Addie and Lynette tried a chorus line routine for the children - but Radio City would NEVER hire us!  We then tried the hand jive and the parents and children were joining in and laughing with us.  So much fun.

We were then able to visit three homes of recipients of kits from last year.  It was humbling to see how they lived and to what good use they had put the kits to.  When you see the photo, people sometimes ask why are the children getting a kit when they look so lovely.  Let us assure you, they REALLY do need the bedkits!

Apologies for not sending the blog yesterday.  No internet connection.

We then drove to the coast of the Bay of Bengal for a distribution in Contai. We went for a walk along the beach and it was wonderful to breath in the amazing fresh air of the ocean rather than the polluted atmosphere of Kolkata!

After the distribution, the children were so excited when they finally realized that ALL the stuff that they had seen was actually going to be THEIRS.  Judy O said she "felt like a rock star" with all the high fives, cheers and claps she received. We were every bit as excited as the children.

Team Kolkata 2016
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