Muchachos in the Afternoon; Ninos in the Evening

It looks like we will host the muchachos after school and the ninos in the evening. . . What a blessing this evening was! Two little guys rode on by on their bikes, around the ages of 3 and 5. Hussling into the house, I searched for the gifts that we brought for the children. They consist of mini bubbles, gospel bracelets (see wrist of the boy) and Spanish bibles. Amanda H. came over the week before we left and made over a hundred of these with my children. Sherri J. donated a bag full of small, Spanish new testaments. (Thank you ladies!)

The two little boys brought a couple of friends and then those friends brought their friends, etc.... before long we had a very large excited group of children in front of our house. They were in no hurry either. They stayed quiet awhile asking questions about our family.

We have learned enough Spanish in the time that we have been here to be capable of telling these children the gospel story, using the 6 colors on the bracelets. Bright-eyed, the children left saying, "hasta manana!" which means "see you tomorrow!" Looks like I had better figure out how to make cookies over here! Or this may be where the animal balloon making kit will be handy that Sherri and Gabe J. sent with us because I have a feeling we will be having frequent young visitors!

The children are a blessing to be around. They are very sweet and friendly. (Wish I had attended CYIA in Spanish)! I have to admit though, the kids lighting fire-crackers right in front of me with no adult supervision was a bit stressing. It was concerning as to rather they would get out of the way or throw them fast enough before they ignite.