We are in the process of planning our monthly trip to the orphanage, and coincidentally, Martin sent us pictures of one of our recent visits yesterday. Gracias Martin!
This month´s trip is a little bit different than those that we´ve taken in the past months. Instead of cooking and eating with the children and staff, we called to see what we could to do help clean or do maintenance while we are there. They asked that we clean the dorms and the outdoor areas, so right now we are ordering the supplies.
Tomorrow we are going to give a Charla with pictures and an explanation of what we will be doing and the objective of our trip. The charla usually helps people to be prepared emotionally for something that has the potential of being too intense if you don´t know what to expect.
Many of the children are not truly orphans but their parents are not in a position to take care of them full time. The nice thing is that some children´s parents can go to see them on the weekends. In either case, we go with the objective of preparing lunch, cleaning up, or helping with homework. Most importantly, we also set aside a time to play organized games and get to know each other. It is always a very special day for the staff and students of Chac-Mool, and we hope it is just as special for the children.
You can get to know the children through the following website Al Abrigo de Dios.
Are there things such as toys, crayons and books that students can bring with them from home to donate at the orphanage?
ResponderEliminarYes, thanks for reminding me Sherry. In addition to school supplies the kids need things like shampoo, soap, toilet paper, tooth paste and toothbrushes. Some students find it easier to buy those things here, especially now that there are more restrictions on luggage.
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