Harford girls

When we finally arrived at the Harford School for Girls, we were greeted warmly by staff and 6 "seniors" who drew water for our bathrooms. Once functioning bathroom plumbing was no longer functional so these girls were given the responsibility of taking care of us which included keeping petro in the generator, carrying suitcases up stairs for us in the dark because the generator doesn't start until around 7:00 p.m., cleaning a gathering room floor to remove the continual dust, and whatever else was needed for our care.
After a wonderful meal, singing and dancing (photos would have provided some real moves by Cindy) near the home of the district superintendent we moved back to our sleeping quarters. Being early (for Bonnie and Cindy) we gathered with our girls for a fun evening of photography, printing and crafting a candy cane ornament. Cindy and Bonnie shared the story of the candy cane and taught the girls how to make the Ornaments.  They in turn will help the pre-school children make them some time next week.
While at our gathering with the pre-school children, Marina (girl in the white) told the story of the candy cane and showed the examples of the bead craft for another day. Empowering young women to lead was exciting. Marina was exquisite! A prospective UMW member, we hope.
Also that evening Bonnie and Cindy took individual photos of the girls and printed the while the generator was still on. Allison loved having the sheet of 4 wallet size to share.  Princess did refuel the generator (which meant the generator was off for a short time) but not until the last print was made. Great evening with some of the "senior" girls. They also slept in our house with us to insure our safety. I guess it was an old fashioned sleepover!