Although we were unable to find a Santa outfit for me to wear to El Delirio Friday, it was a great experience. We settled for a Santa Claus pinata, much to the satisfaction of the 90 or so kids that showed up. It was a great joy to see the smiles on the faces of all those children and their parents as they enjoyed collecting candy, cookies, pop, and a little gift for each one of them. It's been very edifying to get to spend time with these children, who most certainly don't get the attention that the average child does. Although a childhood shouldn't be determined by the amount of gifts or things received, it is a great importance in the heart of a child to feel wanted. Many of these kids are without fathers or come from broken families, added to the fact that they live with the minimal physical necessities. As you look through the pictures I posted below, I would encourage you to pray for the lives of these families in El Delirio.
We also got the opportunity to travel to the drug rehab center in Mataguas again last week to visit those who are living and working there. I've experienced the satisfaction of kids eagerly awaiting our arrival to spend time with them, but it's an entirely different feeling when adults, who I don't yet know by name, are filled with great excitement at our appearance. It was another blessed time to be able to share God's word with these people... and some snacks, rice and beans. I'm looking forward to continue to get to spend some time with those living there, encouraging them as they rehab from different addictions.
kids lining up to get snacks and presents
everyone going crazy when the candy hit the floor
...and we fed a little monkey on the ride home
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