Thursday, April 12, 2012

Semana Santa (Holy Week) Pool Outing…


                Two weeks ago I was visiting at one of our student’s home. She had drinks prepared for us and several snacks ready for us to enjoy together. As the team that was with me was engaging in conversation with the two moms that were there I was talking to one of my 3-year-old students, Euri. He kept telling me about how he was going to go to the beach with his family. I looked at his Mom knowing that this probably wasn’t true and she just looked at me and said “yeah, he keeps saying that but we won’t be going to the beach in a long time”.  After I heard this I asked Euri if he would like to just go to the pool and obviously he was quick to answer and say “Si, Si, Si”.
                Last week it was our spring break/Easter break and I took Euri’s family and Stacy’s family to the pool for the afternoon. Euri and Stacy are both in our 3-year-old class and they are also cousins. I picked both of these families up in 15 passenger van and their reaction when I picked them up was everything I could have hoped for. As we drove to the pool the kids couldn’t stop talking about getting to the pool. Both Mecho (Euri’s mom) and Yaguiera (Stacy’s mom) were excited that I finally arrived because they were tired of the kids asking what time I would arrive to pick them up. We arrived at the pool and that’s where the fun began.  I had to put neon green bracelets on them for them to be allowed to swim and I the excitement on their face when they had them on was heartwarming.
                Finally the time had come to jump in the pool and their faces were awesome to look at the whole time. Seeing the kids and mom’s so excited to be at the pool was so awesome.  The moms were taking all the pictures they possibly could and kept saying “Today we living like rich people do”.  I then proceed to ask what kind of pizza they would all like and the mom’s told me “Oh no they ate already don’t buy any” but instead I proceeded to buy two large pizzas. After the kids swam they came and ate pizza and by the end of the time there were only two pieces left of two large pizzas. I don’t think I have seen 3, 2, and 5 year olds eat so much. Needless to say we had a blast. As I am driving the van I look through the rear view mirror and notice that all 4 kids are soon to be fast asleep. The van was completely silent, which most of the time means they used up all their energy up and had fun.  
                Here are a few pictures of our time at the pool!

   Euri, Eliani, and Stacy ready to swim


Yaguiera and Stacy

Kids trying to get some sun! 

Eliani and Euri


Euri's little brother Jady needed his nap right after lunch.


All of us at the pool! (Lexie, top left, came to visit for the week, she will be returning in July and will be my roommate)


These clowns decided to show up and entertain us at the pool. 
Anthony and Jacob. Jacob is one of our directors son. 

Amanda, Noah, and Danny. 
Amanda and Noah are also my directors kids!

Crazy jumps! 

Crazy jumps in the kiddie pool! 


                I am thankful that God has asked me to be part of His ministry in El Callejon. I know He doesn’t need me in this community but I am thankful to able to watch the changes and progress He is making in the lives of these families.  Thanks for your prayers and support.  To God be the glory!

1 comment:

  1. Cute post Melisa!! I'm so glad you are enjoying your time with your new ministry!! :)

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