Yesterday we got to see some history/culture. Chapultepec Castle was fascinating. The hard fought history of this nation is amazing. Repeatedly outside/rich classes of people suppress/use/kill the lower classes for gain/power. It was very hard to look at painting depicting the United State as aggressors or the church oppressing/using its influence for its own gain. These are reminders that broken people make selfish decisions sometimes.
So many of the kids here suffer from similar selfish decisions that their parents made. I have not lived their lives, walked in their shoes, nor even heard their stories and have no judgement. These kids are gifts from God and have not done anything to would earn this up hill struggle.
What can I do? For all of them, almost nothing. For a few of them them I got to scrape and reseal a roof that has been leaking. For a few others I got to eat with them and try to introduce myself in Spanish (first time I said I was 100 years old instead of 50, lots of laughter followed.) And for a fewer still I played tag or operation or tether ball.
Ultimately the kids found a little joy, not because all their problems went away, not because all their plain went away, because someone (anyone of the group) choose to say you are valuable, lovable, a gift from God to be protected encouraged, and time spent with. They are worthy of being loved here on earth just like they are loved by their Heavenly Father that created them, loves them, and wants them to become the gifts He made them to become.
Thanks for you support and prayers.
Scott
There is something so special about spending time with those kids. I’m glad they’re making an impact on you.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that you are finally able to experience Ninos
ReplyDeleteThis was time well spent, 100 year old brother of mine.💞
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