This sunny day began with the usual morning at Nutre Hogar. I think and hope that the children gain from getting the attention that we provide if only for a few days. I see the benefits that my own teenage twins get from seeing, holding, and feeding these kids. I believe their compassion has been brought out even though they have not before been very interested in young children.
The pictures show the busy activity room, and the quieter rocking chairs of the ill baby area. There is also a picture of a mother who the staff is coaching to help her care for her special needs children.
In the afternoon, a cooking class was arranged to show the group how to make some Panamanian specialties like ceviche and desserts with a chef who from one of the host families.
In the evening my family walked to explore the town and saw the a procession which is part of a several-day festival for the Patron Saint. Santiago is a bustling friendly small city with numerous shops and cafes as well as lots of streets of nice homes.
Everyone hanging out with the babies at Nutre Hogar
Jordyn and baby playing with blocks
Mira stood and held this baby all morning, since she threw a fit anytime Mira tried to sit down
The teacher with two babies working on an art project
Being silly
Zach taking pictures with a baby
Paloma rocking a baby
One indigenous mother with her children