Thank you from the kids

Dear Wendy,

I want to tell you that I really loved to receive you in my house. Although I talked too much I was so happy for the gifts that you made (gave) me that day. That will be an unforgettable day, the backpack, the tennis shoes, the sandals. I liked everything.

Thank you. I love you so much.

-Daichela

As I was reading this I was guessing that she meant to say “Although I didn’t talk much”, because she was so overwhelmed that she didn’t say even three or four words the whole time we were there.

Dear Wendy,

On behalf of my nephew Jose Rene I want to give you thanks for the visit that you made to us in our house. I also want to thank you for the gifts that you brought to the child, the visit to the museum and for going shopping. The child and I felt very happy. Thank you for everything.

With so much loves says buy,

-Felipa and Jose Rene

What a great trip that was!!

You're finally here

One of my favorite moments from the trip was traveling from the local museum to a small shopping center. There were a few CI staff members and a few other sponsored children riding with us in CI’s van.

Daichela wanted me to sit next to her so she had me sit in between her and her brother and she had a few other little girls sitting beside her.

No one was really talking much on that short ride to the store but there was plenty going on and I tried to soak it all in. Jose was on my right looking out the window watching everything and everybody in the streets as we drove by. Daichela and Jose would look up and give me inquisitive looks every so often.

There were two little girls to my far left sitting on the other side of Daichela. They were neighbors and knew each other well and were singing a song the whole way to the store. I really wish I knew the words to it. It was an upbeat, chanting type of song and it sounded beautiful.

Daichela was sitting directly next to me on my left with a smile on her face and both of her arms wrapped around my left arm. She was holding on to me very tightly, as if to say “I’m so glad you’re here”.

The memory of this short van ride is very special to me.

The farmer's market

Other fun photos



My new friend, John.



 



A stick and a milk cap

Luis' rabbits

 



Yep, our driver crossed this bridge... twice... way too fast. :)

 

Going shopping

This afternoon we took the kids shopping at a local store. Each of the children had a predetermined spending limit on a shopping voucher. It took a while to check out but they were exceptionally well behaved and very patient. Then we had to say our good byes to the children and staff.

Lunch at the museum

After the museum tour we were treated to pizza and pollo (chicken & french fries) with our sponsored children and a few of their family members at the museum's terrace.