Last night, which was our last night in Heart Butte, there was a community BBQ which was a lot of fun. After eating, we had a foot washing in which staff members first washed the feet of a few of the adult leaders, who in turn washed the remainder of the adult leader's feet. The adult leaders then washed the feet of their family group. It was very spiritual and emotional and we grew very close together during this time. We all broke down and sobbed and cried and hugged for a long time.
This morning we cleaned up the school and said good bye to all of our friends from the churches from around the country--Gainesville, Florida; Owatana, Minnesota; and Port Orchard, Washington. It was very difficult to say goodbye.
As we were getting ready to to leave, McKenna, a young Blackfeet girl, came runnung up to Michael, grabbed his leg, cried, and wouldn't let go. Michael hugged her and she still wouldn't let go. She told him that during Kids Club that he was the only one that made her happy. What an experience for all of us, but especially Michael.
We are now heading towards Helena to Gates of the Mountain for a two hour boat ride later this afternoon. We will spend the night at St. Paul UMC in Helena and will be headed home tomorrow. We are looking foward to coming home and seeing everyone tomorrow evening.
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