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Published: August 13th 2010
Caras Alegres means happy faces in Spanish, and it is the name of the after school program that I have been working with this week. I am so thankful that I was able to get plugged in so quickly. It is located in a section of Xela called Las Rosas, near a very poor barrio. There is a free school for these kids called Edelac on the premises that is sponsored by a non-profit hiking company in Xela. Hopefully I will be able to get involved with Edelac as well during my time here because it is all the same kids as the ones that come to Caras Alegres. Also, housed at this location is La Guardaria, which is a daycare for the working parents. It is a really neat set-up, although they are all funded by different private sources. They also offer classes for the mothers of the children on basic reading, writing, and math. I hope to get to know the families of those attending these programs. Today, I talked to the social worker of Caras Alegres, and she invivted me to begin visiting the families of the children with her next week. I am SO excited for
For sammy..
one of the many sleeping dogs in el parque centralthis opportunity.
This weekend, there is going to be a volunteer fair in the central park with some of the non-profits who need help in the area. I can't imagine a more perfect timing for this. I am praying that God leads me as I learn about these organizations. This weekend, I am also going to go to church with Carlitos, the 4-year-old living here and his mother, Julie. At dinner, we had a chance to talk for the first time, and I am excited to get to know them better.
There are two other Americans living here. They are teachers at the InterAmerica School, which is a Christian international school. We were talking tonight about the public education in Xela. Some schools have classes with 40-50 students and one teacher. I don't know if it is possible, but I would love to volunteer at one of these schools.
My prayer right now is that I will begin to develop some solid relationships in Xela. I am excited about this opportunity to meet more of God's people and experience more of the Guatemalan culture! Such a blessing!
I am also feeling blessed because I just skyped
mom, dad, sam, chris, and of course, Alex. I'm so thankful for them and for technology!
Thanks for praying for me! Thanks also for all the encouragement-it is such a comfort to me.
LOve and prayers,
Steffi
"In all things, God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28
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Raina
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El pero????perro?? I can't remember dog in espanol
The dogs literally lie in the middle of the grass of the park? hhahahaha. Awesome. I always feel so sad for those lil dogs but they become great beggers! Love you! tu casa looks sooo cute! :)