Last Friday we visited a home for abandoned/abused young girls that the Church supports with food and other things. On Friday we took pajamas and tennis shoes for the girls and large quantities of food. We went with Carlos Fernandez and a man who is the head of the purchasing department for the Area. The girls, from 20 to 25, are ages 4 to 16, some of whom have been in the home for several years. The name of the home is Nuevo Amanacer (roughly a new dawning). The girls go to nearby schools and then come to the home to live. Their parents have abandoned or abused them, or can't take care of them because they are too poor, drug adicts, prostitutes, etc. The home has arranged for medical care, social workers, psychologists, etc. to work with the girls and their parents (if they are known). We met the girls, had a tour of the home, and ate a very typical and very good Colombian lunch. The girls are charming and lovely.
What a great and worthwhile project. It must be so rewarding to see the fruits of this humanitarian work. The girls are darling. Keep the pictures coming!!! Love you - Julie
ReplyDeleteIt must have been a visit that was sweet and tender to your hearts. They are certainly lovely young girls. I'm so glad that the church helps these folks. ~Patty
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful girls -- it must be very rewarding to see the actual people your efforts are affecting. You all look very well! Love you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing to be able to do such wonderful, appreciated things. The girls are adorable. You look so happy.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this with us. What sweet little girls. I am glad the church could help them.
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