Tuesday January 15, 2013
Today included playtime with songs, puppets and puzzles, the
variety of ways to come down the slides, sitting on laps, holding and carrying
more, helping to feed the toddlers and babies and refilling the plates of the
older ones and lots more hugs. They love
the eye contact and being noticed. We
are all weary tonight, but it’s that good kind of tired when you know you
have accomplished something worthwhile.
Gloria Blackman
God is so good…This was our second day at the Malnutrition
Center. The children are all so beautiful, and each one has their own special
quality that sets them apart from the next. Today, the team truly bonded with
the children. Several had their hair cut. They loved it…so did I. Our team
continued to be moved by the “WOW” moments like way the children respond to our
touch, our voices, our hugs and kisses, or the way they show their
unconditional love and concern for one another. They are a family brought
together by God. Sure they loved singing, playing outside, puzzle and puppet
time…and being held and hugged. And yes, there was much laughter and some
tears. But it was the quiet moments, the prayers that penetrated our hearts and
broke through the language and cultural barriers. The power and serenity of
God’s presence was felt by all. He is our strength, our hope, our light and
life…I can’t wait till tomorrow.
Joann Claypoole
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| Bert and his friends. |
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| Wanda and Nancy "lovin' on the babies." |
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| Gary and Olivia giving tips on how to slide faster! |
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| Allison and her new friend! She loves the Pollos! |
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| JP has 12 new "girlfriends!" |
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| We love our encaparina. |
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| Thanks, Joanne, for encouraging us to come to Guatemala... We LOVE it! |
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