EMT Day 9

Flexibility

My husband, Chris, a retired Air Force pilot, always used to say, “Flexibility is the key to airpower.” Like many of his military sayings and acronyms, I had no idea what he meant. But today we all understand this one.

Today was to be a day of celebration. The kids were going to watch VHS Disney or Veggie Tale movies and have a snack of popcorn or Dumdums.

Problem 1: There were supposed to be 2 TV’s. Only 1 works.

Problem 2: We found a DVD to use in my laptop. Unfortunately it was not a movie, but a Bible game. Not interested.

Problem 3: We resorted to Veggie Tales DVD in Spanish. Oh well. But it does not interest them. Bob is boring.

Problem 4: The power went out at 10:30 this morning. We pulled out Bingo games, puzzles, even math flash cards to keep them occupied. Lila says, “We are coloring up a storm in 3rd grade.”

I guess the movie “thing” was not meant to be. What’s important is that we are spending time with kids for whom we have become an example, we hope, of Christ’s love and compassion. If that’s not “airpower” I’m not sure what is. We have learned to be creative and flexible and patient. Well, at least 2.

As I close, I hear dinner dishes being cleaned up and Pancho’s family talking with the students. Tonight will be tough for these departing seniors. But we can’t wait to get home!

Mama Llama

P.S. Remember that we go through customs in Miami and likely land at the T-gates so we should be upstairs quickly!