7/21/09
7/20/09
Cute Kids and ugly issues
You may have heard that Shyrel is participating in a hunger Strike in front of the Supreme Court. The cause is the plight of a number of poor women who have had their cute children stolen from them.
They sleep in a little tent at the foot of the Palace of Justice
Saturday, we were able to bring our kids to visit and cheer them.
Such a juxtaposition of stately buildings and ...just us
Here Shyrel and Maria Jose are returning to the "camp"
Even though their visitors drank all their water, Norma and Shyrel were happy they visited.
7/16/09
Team Tucker comes to Amor
Our friends from at least 3 churches in Southern Alabama visited. I don't have picutres of the great new shelving unnit they built for us, or the beautiful tile job. But this is a cute kids blog anyway!
Then Team Tucker became the Tucker Train crew, one might say. as our children and their frinds visited the zoo in style.
7/6/09
Rain, prayers and the show must go on
As Clouds and Blue sky swirled overhead, this incredibly proficient puppeteer team from Knoxville, Tennessee set up a tarp in the back play area of our village school.
The tarp proved prudent, as the rain came about 20 minutes after the start of the show. But Guatemalans are always ready and with umbrellas and plastic stayed till the rain filled the tarp.
Our kids had fun and made the most of the time too.
Tania really enjoyed the show thanks to her friend
Jose and Hannah are kind of like cats when there is rain around.
Dora and Danny found shelter under the roof edge
Juanito always enjoys every situation. Here he greets each drop of rain off the roof with delight.
6/27/09
Jump Rope
cute kids naturally go well with jump ropes...no comments necessary
(OK, gratuitous cute kids w/o jump ropes)
I had to put this picture here too...both Dennis and Danny are wondering if I am jealous here.yes
Kingdom of Heaven
A week ago Friday ( yes, I am still catching up) we had a convergence of three different groups from the U.S. Visit our home.Xavier University's OT department came by on the last day of their trip.
A group from Westwood Reformed Church in Omaha Nebraska came by as part of their trip to see how they might become involved with what God is doing in Guatemala.
A group from Compass Christian Center in Seattle Washington came to paint faces, and love on our children. They also brought a team of dentists. They also brought a full dental unit, to leave with us. They also brought the really cute kids you see above from another orphanage in Guatemala city, called La Casa de Amor. The House of Love.
The afternoon especially was like a 3 or 30 ring circus, with activities all through our house and property. Even though the Pizza for lunch was 2 hours late, you can honestly sing that never was heard a discouraging word.
The Westwood folks were on an exploration trip, but everywhere Barry went, he handed out candy and love
But Amy gave him a run for his money
Amazing how one on one times occurred again and again
Lots of creative activities and playing of games.
Lots of professional interaction
Even a barber station
Dr Steven Lee fixed about 50 teeth in all, but seemed to also be everywhere, playing with kids, and buying Pizza, and making things fun. Maybe it just seemed like he was everywhere, because the college kids and fellow professionals he brought shared the joy of life Dr Steve exudes.
The people of each group have become our friends, and each group came to us pretty miraculously. Hard to explain, but really fun to be a part of.
One of the participants commented later what a privilege she felt at being a part of it. She said she felt like she was walking around in the Kingdom of Heaven.
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