Movie Night

Last night we were able to give the orphanage children a real thrill.  We were able to take them to a movie in an actual theater.  For almost all of them this is the first time in their lives that they have ever been to a movie.  Being a child who lives in an orphanage, simple things such as taking in a movie are never an option.  This was a special opportunity for the kids that we were so blessed to be a part of.

The movie we chose was “Despicable Me 2.”  We felt it would be easy enough for the kids to follow.  The movie is in English with Indonesian subtitles.  The older students could follow along by reading and the younger ones would still be able to enjoy it because so much of it is slap stick humor. 

The first thing you have to understand about the city we are in is the lack of people of a different skin color.  When you go anywhere you are “the show.”  Get 25 or so people of a different color walking together through a mall and you are creating a scene.  We were stopped several times by people wanting pictures and to trying talk to us.  It was classic.  The stares and giggles we got as we walked by were awesome.  It makes you think that you are a celebrity. 

The next best thing is seeing the look of the ticket counter girl when you purchase 51 movie tickets at once.  She kept asking if I was serious.  She even called for back up from a supervisor to make sure that something was not lost in translation. 

Finally looking back and seeing the sheer joy of both our kids and the orphans was so moving.  To see the orphan kids with their heads on our kids shoulders and belly laughing was truly a special sight to see.  They were so grateful we could do this for them.  The director of the orphanage kept saying how great it was that we could do this for them.  Little does he know we are the ones who are benefiting from this.