Monday, October 14, 2013

Our newest twins

Above is a photo of Hebreaux and Hebreauson (nicknamed Juneau and Juneauson), our new twins. We met these two five or six months ago when we rushed them to the hospital for severe malnutrition; some of our visitors may remember them. Recently their mother was diagnosed with a serious medical problem and, with no one else to turn to, asked that we take in her children - these two and their sisters. It's a sad story but here they have a new start; they're real sweet and we're glad to have them. With your support we are able to say to them -"Welcome to the family".

Another tragedy

I concelebrated a funeral Mass this past Saturday for six young girls killed in a terrible car accident a week before.  The photo on the bottom right (above) is of our liturgical coordinator's daughter.  She was thirteen and the youngest victim.  Bad road conditions, poorly trained drivers, no required vehicle inspections combine to make fatal car crashes much too frequent.  Please pray for the families of these girls who have been devastated by this tragedy.
Thank you.

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Jakson

This is Jakson.  He's been with us a couple of months now and is super friendly.  He isn't talking just yet but I could read his non-verbals.  He was saying: "Gimme that little box you have in your hands.  Yah, you.  I'm talking to you!"

Jamesley

Here's a photo I took today of Jamesley.  He is real laid-back and usually quick to smile though this afternoon... well, you can see for yourself.  Jamesley is crazy for vehicles.  He runs to the door or window when he hears a motor and is trying to figure out why the electric golf cart I occasionally use catches him by surprise.

Sonice

Here are a couple of recent photos of Sonice.  The top one catches her coming into a room with a freshly washed pile of clothes.  Yeah, dress up time!
 In the other she's posing demurely for the camera.  Think she's camera shy?  Not in the least.

Friday, July 12, 2013

Etagere

A small group of our Metal Workshop students made this etagere which sold for $100.
Metal has become quite expensive here so it's not easy to earn a living as a metal worker but selling this piece before even graduating from our Vocational School is most encouraging.  Well done, guys.