Yesterday!

In our first class we walked to the market with our teacher and got Kathleen flowers. I in our second class we went to the MEGA, and bought about 20 things of 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner, scrubby sponges, a new mop, a bucket, tooth paste, hand towels, and gathered things that we brought to give out also. We had a car full! Before we went to the orphanage we went to the animal shelter, and helped out with their kitties probably for the last time. When we got to Casa Hogar, we gave out and stocked the stuff that we bought from the MEGA. We also gave them out all of the stuff from Leyna's ballet studio to them. They only wanted to take one thing each, but then towards the end we started putting all of the hair ties in their hair, and putting more braclets on their wrists for them. They really loved all of the stuff. They tryed to give back the extras, but we wouldn't let them. They are so appreciative of the littlest things. Thank you for the money that was sent that helped us buy them these gifts!

Then we played with little Lupita because she is really attached to Madre Petra and calls her 'Mama'. Madre Petra could use a break now and then, so we took her and occupied her for awhile. Then we got to help the older girls draw Christmas cards!!! I guess they are planning ahead!

Kathleen is feeling a little better, she has some prescription meds that she is taking for the pain. She is sleeping a lot, but is feeling much better. Your prayers are very helpful, so keep them up. Thanks! Melissa (and Leyna)