This month we have the privilege of having our “own kids”. We have been to the orphanage here in Puerto Barrios, Guatemala twice since we have been here and will have the opportunity to go back almost every afternoon. There are about 25 children in the orphanage longing for attention and love.
As you can see in the pictures below we have been telling them Bible stories like David and Goliath and singing songs with them and playing games with them – water games are amazing in the heat!
On our first trip to the orphanage the children were a bit guarded and at an arms length. When we went back yesterday we noticed more of a warmth – they were instantly hugging us and ready to play. That got me thinking a bit. This year has been a little bit difficult for me in the sense of always saying hello at the beginning of each month and then having to say goodbye at the end of each month. But the orphanage gave me a new perspective. These children are constantly dealing with letting people into their hearts and then having to say goodbye – and not just for a year, but for their whole life.
I love these kids and am SO excited to go back this afternoon, but I know that goodbyes are going to be heart wrenching at the end of the month.
The Israelites
The Philistines
Goliath (nearer) and David looking a bit sheepish (in the red shirt).
Alex speaking Spanish!!
Mi amiga Josephine.
Shiloh, Julio and Helen.
Water games day with the kiddos (Yes, I had a special water games day shirt).
L to R: Jessica, Julie, me, Elias, Orpa
