Casa
de Esperanza
Making
a difference, one child at a time
P.
O. Box 9222
Columbus,
MS 39705
cdehonduras.org/casa.acklenavenue.com
Amigos de Casa,
I am running a bit
behind. That is getting to be the norm, not a norm I like, but
nonetheless, the norm.
We are having an
extremely dry rainy season. So far, we have had sufficient water,
but who know how long that will last. Please pray that we have
plenty of water and/or more for rain. I know, I know. Some of you
folks would gladly send your rain our way.
May began with a trip
to the beach. We had not done this is three years and some of the
kids had never been to the beach. It is so much work to prepare for
this trip and to clean up after we get back. Every second of the
work was well worth it because everyone had so much fun. We were
riding along on the bus and we start seeing the tilapia farms. Cris
starts shouting, “ la playa, la playa” (the beach, the beach)
Of course, May is full
of Mother's day programs. There were seven this year. We met
ourselves coming and going, but someone made every single one of
them.
May and June brings the
return of groups. Groups get a lot of work done for us and they
bring a lot of fun.
Work on the wall has
resumed.
Mark Connell's group
came and made cotton candy and popcorn. There were lots of smiles
that day, both the Casa kids and the group.
Tim Hines' group took
us to the zoo in Sabana Grande one Sunday afternoon. We had fun and
this was a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. We had a real
Honduran experience on the way home. The bus broke down and we had
to change buses. I was a nervous wreck as we had to get from one bus
to the other on the highway. Everyone had to hold an adult's hand.
The big kids grumbled about this, but they lived through it. I was
able to breathe a big sigh of relief when we were all safe on the
other bus.
The Griffiths were here
in June for more sewing classes. Doug taught the boys some bicycle
repair.
Book bags were made and
even most of the boys joined in the sewing this time.
We are blessed to have
each one of you as part of this ministry. Please, do not stop
praying for the kids and the staff. There are constant battles to be
fought.
Thank you for the
generous one time donations that many of you made. It has helped our
financial situation greatly, but we are not out of the woods. If you
are interested in making a one time donation, please contact me. We
still have many children who not sponsored. If you can sponsor a
child on a monthly basis, please let me know. You can also remember
Casa de Esperanza with memorial and honor donations.
Casa de Esperanza
P.O. Box 9222
Columbus, MS 39705
casa.waytogive.net
If you have any
questions, please contact me by email any time.
Please feel free to
share this newsletter with whomever you think is interested.
Again, I thank you for
your generous donations and prayers.
Terri
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