Most of our team spent today at Hermano Pedro. I say most because Mara and Tim had the unique experience of traveling with Dick Rutgers to deliver groceries and a new wheelchair battery to families near the coast. This gave Mara the rare opportunity to travel through and see Democratica, the hometown of her adopted son, Bennet. In spite of a vehicle breakdown that delayed their return somewhat, they had a wonderful day meeting some wonderful families and getting to know Dick and two of his boys a little better.
The rest of the team had a great day with the kids at HP. We took at seven of the older kids and men to Pollo Campero and had a great time. Beautiful Sonya and Veronica brightened the table with their laughter and smiles while Willley, Edgar, Elmer, Angel, and Moises were up to their usual mischief. Once again, airplanes and sauces flew and large amounts of chicken were consumed. It is hard to remember my life before these incredible people were a part of it, and to be honest, I don’t want to.
The day was long and the hour is getting late, so I am going to keep this short and add pictures at the end. However, before I do, I want to end with a prayer:
God, awaken your church to once again care about the things for which you care. We once had the understanding that we were your hands and feet, but have lost that awareness somewhere along the way. Please awaken us so that we will once again hate oppression. Please awaken us so that we will once again care for the neglected. Please awaken us so that we will once again love the ignored and despised. Please awaken us to action so that will we not rest until every one of these children are released from their cages and knows both our love and the Author of love. Amen.
