Aftee mass there was a procession through the streets to 7 different stations. The procession was led by their Priest along with Father Duncan frome Cape Bretton and a brass band. It was scorching hot and I have never sweat so much for so long.we finished up at the Community Hall at noon where we were greeted by more people. As we were the guests of honor we had front row seating. Sister Isabella introduced us and 3 sponsor children gave these words of gratitude. "We thank the Lord for our friends and family who have permited us to share, guard our lives and live with happiness n enthusiasm. There was then traditional dancing and a couple games for the children. We then handed out over 600 tamales wrapped in a banana leaf and a cold drink. After the lunch we then handed out the items we had brought in our 2nd suitcase. The preschool children got teddy bears which they were so happy to receiive. The older cildren school supplies, balls n toothbrushes. It was so busy and they were so excited. Lots of hugs n Gracias conveyed by Mom's Dad"s children n Grandparents. I have never had that many hugs in a day. It was a big event for them and Chalice, the Sister"s and Father Armando are so well respected in this community as the give hope and love through their work here.
We finished up about 3 and headed back to our hotel where we were hosting a BBQ for the Sisters and their staff from the Nutrition Center. We decorated with Canadas Red/white n Guatemalas blue/white. BBQ burgers n hot dogs were cooked up which some had never had. Pool time dancing and lots of laughs and stories with our new Amigos n Amigas. We wrapped up and more hugs n some tears as we said our good-by"s. another wonderful day.
1. Church decorated for Corpus Christie
2. 1st station made by Chalice prayer group. They started at 3am to have it ready.
3. Proccesion thru streets.
4. Cathy handing out Tamales.
5. Community Hall. This is the school our sponsor child goes to.
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