Remember When.......?

The kids were enjoying a friendly game of soccer when the rain came down once again. They decided, what the heck, let's just keep on playing.

Game On!!!
Everyone trying to stay on their feet.
Smith is really having a blast. His laughter is contagious.
The girl with the jug in her hand was just trying to carry some water home. The girl with the red rag on her head grabs her for support. Aquel hangs on to the back of the girl with the red rag. They all came tumbling down. It was hysterical! I was laughing too much to capture the moment.
Abela applies a mud mask.
Going for the goal...and.....he.....scores!!!!!!!

I can remember days like that when we were kids. Slipping and sliding in the mud and loving every minute of it. Our clothes and hair were covered in it but that's what made it fun. It was always the cleaning up part that was not so fun. First it was the cold water from the water hose to rinse off the majority of the mess. That is when the discovery of small scrapes and cuts would come to our attention. Then it was the removal of the gritty clothes and into the warm shower. Washing the matted hair took longer and so did combing it out. The final step was to clean up the mess of the clothes and the mud in the tub. But in the end, it was always worth it. Afterwards, I always felt refreshed. Maybe that 's why people pay the big bucks to have a mudbath at private spas? They should just save their money and go play out in the rain.

As for the kids here in Haiti, the clean up is not as involved. Just a trip to the outdoor water faucet. Rinse off, strip down, wash off the excess, and then run to the house for dry clothes. No need to be modest; it's Haiti!!!