Ross was in good spirits when we met him for work at eight-o'clock in the morning. We went up the mountains, driving on bumpy, curvy, sometimes muddy roads, where we would get stuck and we had to get out of he overloaded minivan. Once we made it to the village the children and families gathered. World Vision gives birthdays to all the children in town, once a year. They also take this as an opportunity to sign up children for sponsorship and update their information.

Ross' roll is entertaining the children while they get their picture taken. He often poses as a clown, a Dr. or a cow. During the all-day escapade Ross had no less than 3 icecreams from the locals. After the sign-up was complete we had wheat soup, and a bowl of potatoes and chicken, a very full meal indeed.

After lunch birthdays were celebrated with many pound cakes and with dancing and prizes. The rain cut our party short around five-o'clock in the afternoon and we left, driving steadily down the rough path.

Ross seems to be in good spirits. His family gives him plenty to eat. They appreciate that he's a good eater. He is friends with everyone in the neighborhood. Many people greeted him on the street as we accompanied him. He is often complemented for eating anything and everything, appreciated for his adventurous spirit.