We are moved!!! Last weekend, the rest of the children moved to the new property! What an exciting, but crazy day. Due to the various infections at the old orphanage, all of the kids got clorox baths, lice treatments, and then traveled to the new property only in bathing suits and shoes. Unfortunately, lice was so bad in some of the girls heads, almost all the girls received a short hair cut and the boys' heads got buzzed. It became a Casa de Fe event...even some of the teachers cut their hair too, so the girls would not feel alone!
Greis getting her hair cut!
The boys all clean, in their bathing suits, and waiting for a ride to the new orphanage! :)
Lice treatments
The day after the move, on Sunday, a church service was held at the new property, with all of the kids and volunteers involved with Casa de Fe. It was also a time to celebrate Dwight's 30th birthday. Dwight has been head of the construction of the new property. He and Tandy have put so much time and effort into Casa de Fe...they are awesome!! We are sad to see them leave this week :( Who knows what the Lord has for has for their future...maybe they will return! :)
Church service at the new property!
Tandy and Dwight--a couple we are really going to miss!
It has been very nice to be in the new property. Still a lot to organize, but we are getting there!! All the children are in one place, which is wonderful!! However, since this facility is eventually going to be a multi purpose facility, there is still a lot to cram into one building. The building is currently housing all 53 kids, and is a school as well. Therefore, it has taken time to figure out where physical therapy, medical care, social work, general office space, storage, and other items are fitting. The next structure being built is the school. Once that is ready, it will open up rooms for the previously listed needs that are right now classrooms. Overall, it is so exciting to be here! What a blessing!!
The boys playing with their new toys!!
New toys/books, and tea party time! :)
Please continue to pray for the medical side of things. There is so much I want to help with before I leave at Christmas (who knows...the Lord may provide me or another nurse to come back! :)), but it is coming so quickly. Mary Jane and I are only 2 people, so obviously not everything can get done medically...especially without the Lord's help. Please pray the Lord gives us the knowledge and strength to get as much done as possible...focusing on the essentials.
Gabi, Ariel, and I after church.
Beautiful Shell, Ecuador.
I am really starting to love these kids so much. Their smiles, energy, and determination amaze me. Pray for their hearts, that no matter where they live, what they have been through, or what they do or do not have, that they realize God loves them more than anything.
Ashley
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