Fun in Horna C'Kasa

This past weekend we participated in a special year ending event with the children of Horna C'Kasa, Alta Munyapata, and Bartolina Sisa.  (FH work zones on the outskirts of Sucre.)  To close out our work in these zones for 2010 the office hosted a special celebration event for the 800 children living in these zones.  A drama and music group organized the event and shared several fun and enjoyable dances and songs throughout the morning.  The children also participated in a variety of games and competitions for special door prizes.  The event was a wonderful celebration for the kids and a great chance for us to reflect on the special relationships and experiences we have shared with many of these children over the past year.  The first year with these kids has flown by and we are thankful for the ways that many of the children have shown us joy and happiness in the midst of tough circumstances.  We are reminded each time we share a smile or give a hug that God has created each of them with overwhelming love and potential, and for this special time in our lives we are blessed to watch them grow and be apart of their lives.  Thank you Yolanda, Delia, Jhoel, Israel, Miguel, Mayra, Ana Belén and hundreds of others who have touched our lives and shown us a touching side of God's love over the past year.

Here are a few pictures from the day:

There was a great turnout for the event.  There were over 500 kids there!

It was an unusually cool day for this time of year.   For a snack, all the kids got hot chocolate...

...and fried bread.

Cutie Pie

Our friend Ana Belen.  It was hard to get a picture without a mouth full!

Joel, another good friend.  He is usually John's little shadow.