by Tyson | Feb 9, 2014 | Corazón del Pastor, Uncategorized
The first week back to school in the homes is always a flurry of binding and covering books. In Bolivia, kids must bring all of their own school supplies (paper, pencils, books, etc). Nothing is provided by the school. This doesn’t sound like a big deal until you see...
by Tyson | Feb 9, 2014 | Corazón del Pastor, Uncategorized, Volunteering
The girls came away from last night’s goal-setting and fundraising brainstorm session with a new sense of energy and purpose. Conversations about going running, painting fundraising posters, and hosting bake sales fill the home. This morning, as validation of the...
by Tyson | Feb 2, 2014 | Corazón del Pastor, Uncategorized
It has been a busy past couple of weeks in the homes! Nonetheless, the girls have been making the most of vacation by being active outdoors. Several of the girls have really begun to take ownership of their fitness. On the days that we do not meet to run and do...
by Tyson | Jan 10, 2014 | Corazón del Pastor, Uncategorized
On New Year’s Eve the girls donned their pajamas and pulled their mattresses down to the dining room for slumber party número dos. The festivities began with a make-up exposition using Tía Marcela’s extensive collection of eye shadows, blush, and other beautifying...
by Tyson | Dec 26, 2013 | Corazón del Pastor, Pedacito de Cielo
In Bolivia, Christmas Eve is the big family day—typically celebrated by a midnight feast and present giving. Because the “tías” and friends of Niños Con Valor have their own families that need them on the holiday, we celebrate with a Christmas Eve lunch instead at...
by Tyson | Dec 22, 2013 | Corazón del Pastor, Pedacito de Cielo, Uncategorized
Alandra turns 8! Although the older girls were away for the day on a retreat to a tía’s house in the country, the “pequeños” celebrated Alandra’s special day with gusto. This time of year is filled with activities, gift-giving, and gift-receiving. El Banco Credito...
