Like usual we traveled first to Reina de la Paz. When we arrived, most of the team visited the baby nursery, what a sight--babies everywhere! We enjoyed playing with and holding the babies. Sally and Kay had the privilege of praying over each mom and her baby for our special today. At this time Rick also took pictures, while the moms filled out information for our prayer cards. At lunch time we had a pizza party with the moms, followed by a special dance performance done by a few of the moms and the twins, which we absolutely loved!!!!!!
Then there was San Ricardo…..it was another wonderful afternoon. We were greeted warmly by the children with delightful hugs and kisses. Singing with the kids was, as always, a treat. While there, we received some exciting news, there are four sisters living at San Ricardo who are being adopted by a husband and wife in New York. Today the girls received conformation of their visas that will enable them to travel to the USA, Praise the Lord!
Kay, Sally, Heather, and Lori had the task of crafts which involved weaving and decorating shirts with markers. This was a huge challenge for our translator, Carolina, who had the job of trying to help the kids and translate for all four ladies at the same time, and of course not in the same spot. :0)
We had our annual farewell dinner in the hotel. We ate with the Buckner staff, our translators, and interns. The interns have become very much a part of our team, and we have greatly appreciated their help and their friendships. Heather stood up and thanked the translators and staff for all they do for us and presented each of them with gifts. Side note- At dinner Kay was blessed to enjoy the presence of Giugliana’s sister, Lilliana, who was a translator the first year, Yea!
The team is at a bittersweet moment in the week. We are facing our last day with the moms and children, while looking forward to returning home to our families and friends. (and edible salads!!!!!) Well, it’s been a long day, so we say Buenos Noches!
I'm so glad that things are continuing to go well! We will be praying for you as you face your last day with the moms and children, and as you prepare to return home. May God bless your last day in Peru!!
ReplyDeleteWe are excited for all of you for the work that has already been done there in the hearts of the kids and translators (and yours) AND we are excited that you will be coming home soon. Rebekah and Elijah (and Carolyn and I) say that we love you and miss you. God is able to keep at work in the kids there; He is faithful. Thank you for being faithful to what God called you to do there. Blessings!
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