Today started a little rough with the news that one of our kids, Nolan Sikina, had spiked a fever and gone to the hospital last night. His counts were zero, so they were going to admit him for a few days. Becki, his mom, stayed back to say goodbye to everyone (Dad, Bob, was with Nolan), and there were tears everywhere. One of the Dad's here, Israel Rogers, got up to put his arm around her and asked if he could pray for her, and right there with all of the volunteers and families around, he prayed the most beautiful prayer, knowing exactly how she must feel. So Becki took off to Pensacola to be with Nolan for a few days, and Bob is coming back here for 2 days to stay with Livi, their daughter. We were so glad that Livi decided to stay.
For flip flop this morning we practiced for the Talent Show (which will be tomorrow night), and then we went to the pool and played. After lunch, some of our great male volunteers used the golf carts to transport the moms over to a house we had across the street, for "moms pampering day". Our female volunteers rubbed their feet, massaged their shoulders and did manicures for the mommas. Our idea with this is that these moms have had to do things with their hands and feet (through their cancer journey) that they never imagined, and we just wanted to be like Jesus when he washed the disciples' feet. So we set a quiet atmosphere, but as soon as the moms got there, the room was filled with laughter and smiles. (: Jackie Hodges prayed for all of them before and after, so that's when a few tears came. But overall, it was such a sweet moment!
Now we're off to dinner and POOL GAMES TONIGHT! Relay races, hoop games and cannonball contests....bring it on!
Please pray for the Sikina family (Nolan, Becki, Bob and Livi)....
Team 8
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