All morning has been preparation for this party - our party at the home. There were lots of gifts for the girls as several churches collected gifts as well we received gifts from a couple of other groups that work with us and the First Lady's program sent a gift for each. While we prepared in the kitchen were roasting a turkey and a ham (donated), special rice, salad with apples and some other things. Just as we were ready to eat it rained very hard. Here to of the child care workers are covering the gifts.
We had 6 tables as all of the staff were there and their kids under 12. The flowers were saved from the 15th birthday celebration! The youngster mugging from the end of the table is Mariela's almost 5 year old. We used disposable plates left over from the 15th birthday [arty - a good idea, although this day we had water from the taps so cleanup was easy. (Today, Friday, we are without running water. Water is only available from one tap. We also collect rain water to flush the toilets.) After we ate the main course we got potato chips and other burandanga.
Here I am as Santa with Pati (Mariela's daughter) and Evelia. Esther, grinning at the left was my helper. Every girl received 5 or 6 gifts - a nice mix between clothes and toys.
Here I am without my cap. It was very hot with it. Behind us is the chapel, TV space and study space for the oldest who can study independently.
Here they are with their gifts and gaft certificated for $10 each that they can spend in Titan, a store where it is possible to buy a lot for a little. This morning after the graduation I took 4 to Titan to shop. It was a first for Rosa Mari. Her sister Yani helped her and she was able to sign her name with just a little help from me.More to come over the weekend.
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