Casa de Esperanza
Making a difference, one child at a time
P.O. Box 9222
Columbus, MS 39705
cdehonduras.org http://casastore.blogspot.com
Amigos de Casa,
A great big thank you for responding so generously to our needs list last time. Every item on the list has been completed or soon will be. We were also able to repair and freshen up some things that we had thought could wait a bit longer. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Some of the improvements and repairs that have been made are purchasing a new front door. The old one was completely worn out. We covered the tables with formica, making them easier to clean and more sanitary. We had the stove cleaned and repaired. All burners are now functional.
Karen and Dorian have returned from their visit in the States. When they returned, they had exciting news. They are expecting a baby in December. Everyone rejoices with them as they had waited long and prayed hard for this.
We did receive the paperwork for Adonis to start school. The school is at capacity and he probably will not be allowed to start until next year. He is working everyday on reading and writing. We don't want him to forget everything he has learned.
The kids have been well. Adonis fell off a bicycle and cut his leg and had to have eight stitches. Shortly after the stitches were put in, he was bouncing around like nothing had happened. Jose got a ring stuck on his finger and had to go to the hospital to have it removed. Pamela is not released from the doctor yet after her minor surgery. We are hoping she is released soon. Karen got her to finally put away the crutches and start walking on that foot again. Little Josue has an intestinal infection. We have to be very careful what we feed him and he sometimes cries when he can't have what the others are having. He came here in poor health. We pray that some day he is completely well and his stomach can tolerate many of the things the others enjoy.
Karen has been diligently working on getting the last of the birth certificates. We have also been working on getting Lupe and Fernando into Teleton. Processes are slow here and don't work like they do in the States. We sometimes become frustrated by all of this, but continue to perservere.
The employee that was hired to take Rosy to school has been a wonderful addition to our staff. She is doing a great job and I can't even begin to tell how thankful I am that I am not driving that trip to school every morning. We have also hired a relief night person. Lesly works the nights Mirian is gone and has been able to work when Nadia or Dilcia need off as well. Karen and I both are glad for this, as this means we are not taking these night shifts with the kids.
The kids are taking 2nd quarter exams. This is always a challenging week for everyone. Please pray for the kids and the staff.
Fernando, Brayan and Antonio are still taking Tai Kwan Do. Fernando is doing quite well. The boys look forward to the class time each week.
In May, our intern, Stacey Hooper, went home. Stacey had been here a year and become an important part of our staff. Good luck to Stacey as she begins the next chapter of her life.
Jackson is the child I would like you to meet this month. Jackson is nine years old and has lived at Casa for three years. He came from another children's home that closed and before that had lived on the streets of Tegucigalpa. He is very smart and does well in school. Jackson is a master at disappearing, especially when in trouble. He always reappears. I don't know if he is hiding under the bed or just a few steps ahead of us as we look for him or what. But he can disappear and reappear at will. He likes to ride the bike and jump on the trampoline. He is all boy and can think of all kinds of stunts. He can get really angry and throw some awful fits, which gets him into trouble and then he disappears. Please pray for Jackson, that he will continue to do well in school and that some of the anger issues can be resolved.
Thank you for your continued love, prayers and support.
Please feel free to share this newsletter to anyone you feel might be interested in Casa de Esperanza. Any concerns or questions can be directed to me at terriltindall@yahoo.com
Sincerely,
Terri Tindall
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