Abigail, an intern at El Bichito, introduces us to Luzelena:
Luzelena and Abigail
Cristian and Luzelena
Wow! What a crazy two weeks it has been at El Bichito! We are loving the children and getting to know each one of them. There are so many names to learn and a few new ones each day. Just when I feel like I know everyone that comes a whole new family arrives! That’s the joy of the summertime I guess.
From day one, Luzelena has been an angel sent to help us. She is one of the sweetest girls I’ve ever met and has a contagious smile with a hint of mischief. The very first day with the children, she and another girl wrote me a little note that I will always cherish. It doesn’t say much, but it says enough to keep me going during the tough times. That was the first of many thoughtful notes from her. Luzelena enjoys doing anything we are doing and is always up to try new games with a little bit of encouragement. She’s very much a girl and loves making bracelets, writing letters, having her hair braided and braiding our hair. She comes to the center with her nephew, Cristian, and doesn’t let her eyes off him. Whether she’s carrying his food, reading to him, or making sure he gets a turn in every game, she’s the best aunt he could ask for. Before leaving the center for the day. she never forgets to give each of us a kiss and say thank you. It’s a little reminder for each of us how blessed we are and how fortunate we have been to come and help these children. They are an inspiration to us and their “thank you’s” mean so much!!
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Thanks Abigail!
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