Here we are at the end of another year, and what a year it has been for me. Having spent the month here in Guatemala, I have seen the daily dedication of people who so freely give their time and lives to nurture and care for children. Set up in homes with 16 children in each, house parents raise these kids in a loving environment, giving them as much of a normal family life as possible. The baby house is no exception, and the carers there, are devoted to the needs the children have. It has been a rewarding experience working alongside these people, despite the language barrier. And the babies themselves, have touched a special place in my heart with their smiles, laughter and unconditional affection. This is a well organized functioning orphanage that meets the needs of both orphaned and at risk children and families wanting to adopt. The large market garden feeds not only the Casa, but also neighbouring villages.
Christmas was a festive time with traditional tamales, visits from Santa and other organisations bringing gifts and pinatas, lights decorating and lighting up the casas, and lots of fireworks!!
It is with tears I leave this place, will I return? Who knows?
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| Casa de los Angelitos |
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| a special wee lad nearly three years old |
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| riding bikes flintstone style |
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| the grandes eating table |
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| breakfast time |
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| the little girl who stole my heart |
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| Christmas ... a new bulldozer |
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| Christmas Eve Dinner altogether |
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| Casa Bernabe Campus |
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| Christmas Eve tamales |
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| a visit from Santa |
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| happy babies |
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| so cute |
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| bonbon's at Christmas time |
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| Pinata time with the chicas |
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| pinanta time with the chicos |
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| Casa Bernabe playground |
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| cuddles with my three year old friend |
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| Santa giving presents to both young and older children |
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| my angel |
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| playground antics |
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| one of our favourite playtime activities |
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| market garden |
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