Here is Holly with her new friends; Marlin, Dionelsy, and Dionela , a group of 14 year old girls who she invited to eat pizza last Thursday. Since then, they have come by every day to talk to Holly, invited her to come to the beach, the only (costume) jewelry store in town, and generally think she is not only the prettiest gringa in RSJ (I concur), but also the coolest. They are definitely in a different social strata than our little street urchins, and we are really excited to see where these relationships go.
Here's me with our shoeshine guys, Jordan, Rudy, Hansel, and Kevin, who all came over on Tuesday to dominate the real-estate market once again in Monopoly. We had a great time arguing over who passed "Go" and making ice cream. These, plus a few, are also the guys we are planning a "Shoeshine Retreat" for in April. (More about that soon.)
These two days of our week, even with the frustration of a broken generator, car, and television, make for a real feeling of victory, no matter how small. Our prayer- and the prayer we ask of you, is that we continue to be put in a place to be mentors for these kids- helping them to be practicing believers and strong young men and women. (And that we can keep them convinced that we're cool.)
3 comments:
TJ- next time you are in the states we will have to get another protein shake. Its an encouragement to hear what you and holly are doing. And my nephew likes "Playground".
Luke
give me an email some time- paloaltoluke@knology.net
Thank you for the role models that you are to these children....I know that God has put you both in the DR "for such a time as this."
Can't wait to see both of you in May. I think you are both really cool, too!
love you forever,
mom
Hi y'all. Was reading your postcard and it reminded me to check your site. Hope all goes well, I know you guys are having a great impact for the Lord.
Take care,
Deon & Susan
Post a Comment