Last Day at Nuevos Amigos

Today we went to Nuevos Amigos Christian School for the last time. Steve had some software to install on the computers. We haven't been there for over three weeks. We were excited to see the staff again. Steve worked on the computers and we talked with Rosio and Ricardo. We gave them money that the kids at RiverTree have donated over the summer. They need a desk, chalkboard and some other items for the 2nd and 3rd grades they are adding this year. Ricardo will use the money towards purchasing those items. We are so proud of the kids at our church and how they partnered with us to help kids just like them!

We were able to take pictures of Vianca for a friend of mine who sponsors her. In the picture she is holding his latest letter to her. People, please write your sponsor children. Whether you sponsor through Compassion, ChildReach or some other organization. In my opinion the children value the letters far more than the money you send each month. One look at Vianca's precious face and you can see that.

Our kids played with some of the neighborhood kids. It was fun to hear them laughing and giggling. Every once in a while they would run by the room I was in and I would hear them speaking Spanish to the kids. Things like corre (run) or arriba (up). Ellie really can roll her r's - it's funny. Anyway, it was sad to know our time there was ending.

So our van arrived and we packed up and headed up the hill. When we came out to the street where the van was parked the kids began hollering "Eric!" I looked up and there was Eric running full steam down the hill with his arms open and a huge smile on his face. Eric is mentally challenged and one of the sweetest children we have met in our time here. He stopped for a moment with the kids and then pushed them aside saying "madre!" He then came running to me and gave me a huge hug.

Once we said our goodbyes we piled in the van and drove away with Eric waving and giving us two thumbs up. It was the perfect end to our time at Nuevos Amigos. We will not soon forget Eric and his enthusiasm for life. What a gift.

Michelle

-To our friends from the ChildReach team - the area where we dug up grass and rocks is now a cement patio! We have pics to show you.