Two boys came down the road, one carrying a BB gun and the other had a big stick. They were having a good time on the first warm and sunny day in over two weeks. They both wanted to try out the new English words they'd learned in school, so they greeted me cheerfully. When I asked what they were going to shoot with their BB gun, Oscar said they like to shoot ducks on the nearby pond. Then they explained that the ducks are good eating and that there isn't much food in their homes. We shared some snacks with Oscar and Axiel and talked with them awhile, trying to establish exactly where they live. On our next trip to Nuevo Progreso we'll take extra food to these two families. Oscar and Axiel are both twelve years old and very well behaved. We made sure they knew that breakfast is always served at our Sunday School and that they would be welcome to attend. There were three words they had learned well and used over and over, "Thank you, lady!"
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