Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Costa Rica 2009 - Atenas Orphange Visit

Jeremiah 29:11 (New International Version)
11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

We were once again privileged to visit the Atenas Orphanage where Pastor Carlos is a board member. It has always been a highlight of our trip getting to take snacks and love on the precious children.

Unfortunately this year most of the children were in quarantine for chicken pox.
Please pray for Olga and the other adult workers. They all are exhausted from taking care of the sick children around the clock.

We did get to see and talk to one special child that has been allowed to stay there even though he is over the age limit. When we first met him, he had large braces on his legs and had great difficulty trying to walk with crutches. He also did not talk at all. Today he has no braces on his legs, walks very well with the aid of a walker, and talks a lot. What a joy to see him smiling and asking us how to say many things in English. Praise God he is doing so well.

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