After a much needed good night's sleep Despina and I headed out early this morning with Gaby and Joseph, our mission coordinators, to present Operation Smile to children at different Panamanian schools. The first school was an International school that spoke predominantly English during lessons. The Elementary, Middle and High Schools are all together in the same building. Despina presented to 5th grade and to middle school and to the Community Service club. Despite a few technical difficulties Despina was amazing! I knew she had no fear but even I was taken back by her poise, confidence and ability to speak. The kids were very interested and had many questions. The next school was a bit more challenging as English was spoken only some of the time so I think they got a little lost at points. It was also a much larger group. They kept raising their hand and asking where we wanted them to "bring the money " . We had to explain that we were not there to pick up donations. It was great though that the children wanted to help. All in all it went well with Gaby there to help us translate. Tomorrow our 2 high schoolers attending the mission with us will arrive. We head to our mission site in David, Panama by bus along with about 15 Panamanian high schoolers. Here we go!!!