We are working a lot with one specific family in a village called Succotz, not far from San Ignacio. Our work with this family is not limited to their academics, but includes life skills in general.
This photo has a few of the older kids in the family. The eldest, a boy, is 14 years old. The girls beside him are 12 and 9. We are hoping that they will soon be able to help their mother in caring for the younger children in the family.
Here are a few of the younger ones. These kids are around 7, 6, and 9. The fourth little girl is from the picture above.
Here we are on the way to the clinic. The second little girl from the left is the youngest, and is actually the niece of the other kids.
Just wanted to show you all these wonderful, energetic smiling faces.
Any donations we received (in regards to literacy) have gone straight to these children to help them to learn English, learn the alphabet, learn to read or improve their reading and math skills.
Thank you!
1 comment:
Hey guys,
Great stuff. I love your updates. Nan, starting to miss you. Especially when it comes to classes, tv nights and ILLG. The social is this Sat and Francesca's coming to Ottawa for the weekend! Should be fun, but I'm glad you're enjoying your time there.
In your month off you MUST go to Costa Rica. It's an amazing place. If I had a chance to go back I would go to the Arenal Volcano where there are waterfalls and hot springs.
Also, wanted to tell you that we're ending our MAP group with Bertie. He's really back into crime. Boo. He's got his own place which is a great start, but Fritz is setting us up with a new focal member. I wish Bertie all the best. Anyway, wanted to give you that quick update. Thinking of you every day!
Much love,
Megs
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