This morning we celebrated mass with Padre Roberto at his residence chapel. We then tried to hail a taxi for all of us and our suitcases of donated items. When we arrived we were greeted with open arms. There was no school today due to a teachers strike, so many of the children were there early. We had a meal with the children, staff and some parents. After the meal we were entertained by the children with local custom dances. We soon found ourselves dancing with them. After the dancing we distributed the rosaries, medals, crucifixes, toys, clothing and more to the children and families.
It did not take long for us to get emotionally attached to them and them to us.
We took many photos and the children were so amazed with our digital cameras. We let them use the cameras to take photos of us and each other.
Norm and Larry then went downtown with the soup kitchen handiman, Eilio. What an experience that was to try to buy a wheelbarrow, hand tools, propane tank, wire and saws. We didn´t speak enough Spanish and he didn´t speak any English. We had paper and pen to communicate and negotiate prices. Then we had to put all this in a taxi to bring back to the soup kitchen.¨
Unfortunately the computer being used at this time does not allow for photos to be uploaded. I will try again in the morning on a different computer.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Photos from Monday!
Pics from yesterday...Johnny & Freddy playing with our cameras and taking pictures of each other and us. Padre Roberto with his children. Us dancing with the children.
This is the Day!
Above left is Padre Roberto celebrating mass at his church. Center is Padre introducing Martha and Matt to his parishioners. Right is the Shrine of Urkupiña.
Today is the big day we have all been waiting for. We are meeting with the soup kitchen children and staff. We are also visiting the local school.
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