These past few days have gone really well.  Thursday we got to go teach a 7^th grade class about hope, dreams, and creativity at a deaf school. The kids laughed so much and were so much fun. We helped them make stars out of paper that they could decorate, and then we had them write what they wanted to be when they grew up in the middle. Then we took a picture of each of them holding their stars up. It was really cool to get to see these kids put their dreams into words and to get to see the smiles on their faces as they concentrated on coloring. It’s easy to think that these kids would let their situation or their disability discourage them, but they had so much joy and were so attentive. As we were leaving, the teacher came out of the classroom and stopped me real quick.  She told me the kids really wanted to know if they could have copies of the pictures. John and I hope we can print out each of their photos and give them to the kids before they leave. Also, construction on the pre-school has been going really well. Today we finished the frame of the building, so our next step is to lay the concrete for the floor and nail up the metal walls. Today was also my birthday, so yesterday after church, me, John, Asisipho, Luvvyo, Zulani, Josh 1, Josh 2, Sarah, and Jessica all went to eat at one of the malls in Cape Town and played mini golf. None of the local leaders had played before, so it was a blast. Today, they also all wished me a happy birthday and I got a card signed by everyone, which was awesome. Tomorrow, we will continue construction but we will also have our first day in the high schools teaching character. I think we might start with diligence. To close, I feel so blessed for all the relationships around me on this trip and everything I am getting to be apart of in Khayelitsha. Please pray that God will continue to work here, and that he will bring his joy, hope, and salvation throughout South Africa. Also pray for the people of Khayelitsha, because the gang violence and witchcraft is so much more prevalent than I imagined. Many of the local leaders, such as Pastor Mfundo, Lucky, and Luvvyo were all very deeply involved in gangs before the became Christians. But this violence even starts at early ages. This morning, one women gave a prayer request at Bible study asking to pray for some 15 year old kids who have been fighting each other and killing each other. So please pray for these people and for God to move. The local leaders mentioned above are amazing examples of how God has moved, saved, and redeemed people here, so pray that God continues to do so.