Meeting Victoria
Meeting Victoria
Our first time seeing the children of Niños Con Bendicion was in 2009 . We knew that we wanted to do more for them but was never sure what other than a donation here or there . A little over a year ago , our dear friend Mary posted a picture of a little girl who needed to be sponsored . We jumped at the opportunity .
Last July , we again were able to travel to Guatemala with our friends . In addition to seeing the children perform and to tour the wonderful addition , we got to meet our sponsored child and her family . What an amazing experiences !! When we first met her , it was at one of the performances . She seemed very shy but did “ hang ” with us old people quite a bit . I told her that she could go play with the kids and she would for a while but would always come back .
At the family meeting Tino and Lesbi were gracious enough to open up their home for the meeting . At first we all were very nervous but we soon began talking and laughing and learning about each other ’ s family and everyday lives and struggles . It helped that her parents spoke English very well . At the meeting she sat between her mother and I and played with the gifts that we brought her . When it was time to go , we took pictures , exchanged hugs , cried and promised to see each other again .
Kim , Kevin and Carson