Sorry it has been so long since I have updated this! So much has been happening!

Vinita and I were working on a documentary on the educational programs in the slums to bring more awareness and support from the states. I will be sure to let you know when it is complete. We are hoping by the end of March.

My dear Vinita left for home yesterday night... she is in route back to Louisiana :(

It is hard not having her here, but I am excited to see what's next. This will help me to learn the language and culture even more by having to get around on my own.

I have a new roommate moving in tomorrow. She is not working through the same organization, but she is a wonderful blessing and an answer to prayer.

They will begin the building on the new restart center very soon! This is such a praise as it will provide so much for abused and abandoned children from the street, sweat shops, and prostitution.

The other restart center in the east part of the city has taken in 6 new children. They will arrive in one week. I am excited to begin working with them. Please pray for their transition from their emotionally and physically abusive environment to this place of care and love.

I am also working with a pastor here to start a program for developmentally disabled children who are abused. Pray for all the resources, volunteers, and wisdom needed to get this started.

I am having a wonderful time as well with the children in the educational programs. Our "craft times" are always eventful and full of laughter.

The first picture shown is of the kids in the eastern slums of the city. We had them each decorate their name and a picture of their favorite thing and then we linked them together to hang in the classroom. Many of the children drew pictures of grapes and mangos!

The second picture is of a girl who lives in the ragpicker's slum and is a student at the school there.