October 2012 Newsletter

CASA De ESPERANZA
Making a difference, one child at a time
P.O. Box 9222
Columbus, MS 39705
cdehonduras.org/casa.acklenavenue.com
Amigos de Casa,
Even here in Honduras, we are being inundated with political ads concerning the
upcoming U.S. elections. I, personally, will be glad when it is over. Honduras is
also preparing for elections on November 18. This election is the primary. After
this election, the candidates will campaign for one year. We are happy to say, so
far, this election period is very calm compared to four years ago. We pray this
remains the case. I guess after the primaries are over, anything could happen.
October is a month of anniversaries. Five of the children, Cindy, Maryuri,
Fernando, Katy, and Reina have been at Casa for six years. For Katy and Maryuri
that is most of their lives. They probably don't remember anything but living at
Casa. For the other three, they have lived here well over half of their lives.
These kids have come a long, long way from those days six years ago.
Maryuri
Fernando
Prayers for these children right now include: Fernando is in teleton. Pray that
he progresses as he should. It has been suggested by the school that Katy needs
to be in Teleton, possibly needing help for ADHD. We are seeking a second
opinion from a pediatrician before we pursue this. Reina is also in Teleton. We
are constantly evaluating her education needs. We need prayers that we make
the best decision for her.
Reina
Cindy
Katy
Six years later
Maryuri also is in Teleton. It has been advised that she needs to see a
psychiatrist. The first appointment is scheduled later this month. Prayers are
needed as we seek the proper treatment for her. Cindy is so defiant and
rebellious. She cares about nothing. We are trying to decide, and praying over
that decision, whether or not she needs a psychologist or what.
Another important anniversary that occurred in October is that Karen has been
here seven years. Karen is a vital, important part of this ministry. She is
mommy to these kids. The love and passion she has for these kids shows in
everything she does. The children and the staff are blessed because she is here.
I am blessed to call her co-worker and friend.
Rosy has finished fourth grade. We will soon be receiving her grades. We are not
sure when the other children are finishing. They have completed third partial
exams. Grades were better for the elementary kids this time. Nohemy had one
red note and no one else had any. I wish we could say the same for Pamela and
Brayan.
Pamela is no longer working with Mirian. She is now working in the cafe. The
other girls are taking turns helping with the babies. The ones that get to do this,
think it is wonderful.
Josue and Olman continue to be sick frequently. We are quite concerned about
Josue's development, or lack thereof. He, too, will soon be seeing the
pediatrician for a thorough check up.
We have built two outdoor stoves, one for each house. More cooking is being
done out there and we are already seeing a decrease in the amount of propane
being used. While school is out, the kids will be taught how to make tortillas.
The boys are having to gather and chop wood. So far, this is still fun.
As this season of thanksgiving is upon us, we are thankful that this home has
been making a difference in the lives of these children for over six years. We are
thankful for the opportunity we have to serve here and we are thankful for each
one of you that pray for us and the children, support Casa financially and
encourage us. If you have not yet decided where to give your year end donation,
please prayerfully consider Casa de Esperanza.
Please feel free to share this newsletter with anyone you think is interested. If
you have questions or concerns, please email me at [email protected]
Sincerely,
Terri Tindall