The fastest week in Guatemala

Progress and growth for all of us here. My bio kids had the opportunity to help at Fundaninos. In addition to playing with the kids a lot, they helped at the school and with basic child care. With 5 am wake ups, they also attended 6am Bible study and enjoyed the delicious high carb meals.

At the Government Center, I shared the clothing donated by Renaissance Families and participated with the Physical Therapist. Seeing her skillfully manipulate the childrens arms and legs gives me the hope that they are progressing and may enjoy some level of autonomy eventually. I delivered a radio walkman with headset to Beatrize and she is in heaven listening to music. Her teachers find it a reasonably good tool to get her to comply behaviorally. They with hold from her when she misbehaves...

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JJ and Baila climbed the Mountain with the Boys

A typical Sunday afternoon here in San Jos Pinulla. I had committed to cooking the traditional Easter Spaghetti feast for 70, so Jamie Jr., had to lead the hike up the mountain. Took some great photos.

My kids arrived yesterday from the States and are a bit jet lagged. The cheap tickets had them flying at such weird times they vitually ulled all nighters getting here.
They are playing great with the kids and Baila is a good addition to the clan.

Alfredo eating... Yummy

Watch this and enjoy...

Here is the link to video 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3BiDaUqg34

The two kids that stole my heart

These two cuties are my very favorite children. The girl on the top is Ingrid and the other girl is
Ananin. They both have significant disabilities. They respond well to attention and
are very happy, well fed and healthy youngsters. My favourite activity is helping them at
lunch time. They have sweet good natured dispositions.

If a picture conveys a thousand words, you have read my novella.

Thnx Ren Friends Mision Pascua 30 hours till take off

Thank you friends from Renaissance. Around Saturday I panicked as I realized I would be heading down with empty luggage. Last trip I managed aslightly overweight 110 pounds of gifts and clothing. This trip exceeds my capacity to carry, but Lizzie and Rianna can carry the res on Saturday. You guys are the BEST ad I thank you on behalf of the chiquitos.... Bendiciones.

Looking forward to seeing Lucas

Lucas is a wonderful young man. He has a thirst for learning. He carries a notebook with him at all times. He stuff it into his shirt and pulls it out at a moments notice. He loved his visor with the Baltusrol logo on the side. He loves wearing my eyeglasses, but cannot wear glasses on a regular basis because they could be a bit dangerous. When I gave him my basic 1-2-3-4 finger eye test, he failed every time, but I was unable to distinguish if it was counting or eyesight.
Prayer for this special young guy. I can't wait to see him.

Fun Video about Fundanios