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.