Thanks to the neighbourhood rooster and the early morning rush-hour traffic we were up bright and early for the morning assembly where we were introduced to the El Hogar populus. A meeting with Directora Claudia followed breakfast where she discussed the importance of all the teams` work and gave us backgrounds of some of the kids that are living at El Hogar. Claudia spoke very passionately when she told us of the living conditions, treatment and psychological states of specific children before they came under her care. Although I couldn´t see it, there was tearing eyes among the group; myself included. Claudia described El Hogar as a miracle that happens everyday and she sees it in every child that is here. Claudia then introduced us to El Hogar´s latest miracles and after a quick round of handshakes, and one hug demanded by Louise, we were off to our next activity, classroom interaction.
First class was English where we were learning our pronouns. Do you know your pronouns? Next was science class where they discussed crustaceans, arachnids and insects. We were even reminded that Earth Hour is happening on Saturday so make plans to sit in the dark for 1 hour with friends or loved ones. Our final class was Spanish where we were told the story of the Ant and the Grasshopper which was excellently dramatized by the kids.
Another fantastic meal later and we were back outside for 2 projects; demolition of a cistern and painting the wall that faces the street. We divided into 2 teams and off we went. At day´s end team Wall Painters had finished priming both sides of the wall. Team Cistern Smash took care of the cistern roof with the help of sledgehammers, a pickax and several gallons of water.
It´s now time to play with the kids. Continue to pray for us, the kids, the staff and especially Claudia.
Blessings
St. Luke´s El Hogar Team 2011
Chris Payne
PS: I´ve been requested to give a shoutout to Barb Rathie
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