Boys Club in 2 Parts

So today was a very busy and amazing day, once again. We had boys club twice today since some kids go to school in the afternoon and some go in the morning. The first group was large, like normal but we had a smaller group in the afternoon.
However, the day was also a little stressful for some of the boys. We could tell that something was not right when we first arrived this morning. Some of the boys that are normally loud and hyper were very mellow and quiet. I also thought it was weird when some of the older boys started acting out today...doing things they weren't supposed to. We werent sure what was going on until Liz found out and told us. Five of the older boys that were involved in the pedophilia ring had to go and testify again today. This is their 5th time having to testify, and hopefully thier last. As you could imagine 13 and 14 year old boys having to relive the nightmares they went through with the pedaphile sitting right there is very traumatizing. One of the boys did not even come back to meet where he was supposed to when it was time to leave. He was just too nervous to go.
I was very sad for the boys today, thinking of what they must be going through, I can't even imagine.

As for the rest of the boys club, it was great. We made big envelopes with them today, to hold all of thier work in. We gave them stickers to decorate with and they went crazy!
The boys are awesome, and we are really getting to know more of them.
They all have so much imagination and potential. One of the boys, Kelvin that has recently joined the program is really coming out of his shell. He is super polite and well behaved, and shows leadership. He really began to show his real personality today, and it was great.

I am sitting here tonight, and so thankful for what my life is. I know that I am so blessed, and it really is one of my motivators for being here.