Where to begin? I’m just shy of a month here in Managua and so much has happened. Little by little I have been meeting all the kids along with their cousins, mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, grandparents and so on. So far, I have just been trying to really get to know the families, create relationships with the kids and gain their trust. It’s been interesting. It’s been hard. There have been ups and downs. But every day gets better and better. The kids and I have been going to the park, the movies, walking around the local malls, grabbing a bite to eat, exploring the markets, and just sitting and talking together. I have also begun a few English classes with some of the kids, those who take interest and want to learn!
This week has been a bit different. Dona Silvia, the grandmother of several VISEDAL children, has been in the hospital for a few days and was operated on Monday. Everything went well! I spent the day with the family at the hospital just waiting to hear updates. We are now praying for her recovery in these next few days.
Tuesday, I accompanied Sonia and Ninoska to the Mercado Oriental. They will graduate on Friday and needed to get the necessary material to make a shirt and skirt. What an experience that was. The market is packed full of vendors, in tight spaces, with people squeezing their way in and out of the stores. They sell everything from meat to shoes. What a fun experience!
These next few days will be full of meeting teachers and seeing how the kids are doing in school as the end of the year is soon approaching. Sonia and Ninoska graduate on Friday so be expecting pictures soon! Keep a look out for weekly updates!
-Katlyn
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