The final event for the year was hosted in Guatemala in honor of Child's Day. We hosted two seperate events for logistical purposes. The weather was refreshingly chilly compared to the heat of Miami and our other Caribbean and Central American areas.
As always, these events are wonderful and it really is a special way to show the children they are loved. Each child went back to the orphanage loaded with gifts and prizes. Everyone received a hygiene kit with a new toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, towels, combs, etc along with other gifts like soccer balls, t-shirts, books and toys. For the different contests we also had fun prizes including PlayDough, baseball hats, remote control cars, volleyballs and basketballs.
We stress that the fun day is a gift from each and every one of their sponsors. It would be hard for me to describe to you how important it is to the children that they have a sponsor. They are so proud to have a sponsor and to know that someone in the United States is thinking about them. The moment when the child receives a letter from their sponsor you can see the joy and pride beaming out of their beautiful little faces. Each one feels like a prince or princess knowing that their sponsor helped to provide this big, exciting party for them. You can hear them talking about "their" sponsor Mary or William who sent them a picture last month, etc.
Our sponsors are so important, not only for the incredible support they provide to the children and the home physically, but also for the emotional and spiritual support they offer.
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