Piñatas!

For the second day we have had a piñata at the center...but today we had three! It's great to see that so many groups and families are supportive of the center and want to help these kids. 

While a large group was here Kaysey's and I went down to the daycare. We read a book about Jesus and made snow. (it's a polymer that grows when you add water.) the kids there were so happy to have us come by- all different ages wanted to sit and listen. We had their complete attention! They were really wowed by the snow! Even one of their nannies had fun touching the snow. I'm glad that orphans heart is becoming more involved with the daycare. 

Something else that is funny about this week is that the patos seem to be more attentive and better listeners that the squirrels! The boys are finishing dinner faster and have even been sitting down so quietly waiting for Piñatas. Still, everyone was a .ittle sugared up after the threes atlas and cupcakes today. We had Las Posadas earlier in the day sp our nighttime schedule was backon. 

It's hard to believe that we've been here only three as and that tomorrow is our last day spent with the kids. This week has felt like a continuation of my internship- except with a lot more people! I have loved our team and our time here. 

God has definitely blessed us. 

Back in Guatemala

I'm so happy to be back at the malnutrition center in San Juan with orphans heart. Here are some highlights of the trip so far:

-at first I was certain the kids were smaller an we had left. It took a day to get adjusted to the small size of the kids here.
-also at first they were a little quiet- it has been 5 or 6 weeks since a team has been here.
- by Monday morning they were much more energetic
-Mayra is so happy! She is like a different kid.
-it's so good to see the nannies again- they are working just as hard as ever.
- the Center is decorated for Christmas: tree, streamers, things hanging from the ceiling
- there are lots off new faces....some of the kids have gone home
-Las Posados is celebrated  here: it's where a group goes home to home like Mary and Joseph did in Bethlehem, looking for a place. The last home accepts them, and feeds them. At the center we went room to room- and we definitely had the food after. Tostadas on Monday and depados (sp?) on Tuesday.
- many of the chicks have moved up since I was here.
- the Comedor has moved again....to the room with the stage
-a doctor came with his family delivering a piñata and treats. During his rotation he spent some time  at the malnutrition center.
-Mendoza is back at the center and not being adopted :( 
-I loved looking at Dulce's pics of the kids from past years. Sad to see how they came here, but happy to see how hey progressed 
- we played loteria Monday night with the night staff. It was great and we played with m&ms.
-Odilia cooked for us tonight: my favorite part was the plantains 
-Sergio has chipmunk-like cheeks. It's adorable. I hear he's going home on Friday. 
- Billy still gives the sweetest hugs and is counting to five like a champ.