Mother's Day is always a slightly awkward holiday on the Ranch. They had a celebration on Thursday in the school for all of the tias (that take care of the kids - as their parents), volunteers, and teachers. All women on the Ranch are treated as mothers. The children sang, danced, and recited poems...one poor little boy had a pretty difficult time getting through his song because he was crying. We were served a special lunch by some of the men on the Ranch, and given small gifts made by the kids.
It must be so hard for these kids to celebrate a day for mothers...some of them have lost their mothers to cancer, AIDS, murder. Others have been abused by their mothers, their aunts. Others were abandoned at young ages...they don't even know their mothers.
Tonight the girls are having a candle-light vigil, and rosary, for all of their mothers that have passed away.
To all you mothers out there, Happy Mother's Day. To all of us daughters and sons, don't take your mothers for granted. Mom, can't wait to see you next week!! Love you.
hangin by the fogata
one of my favorite weekend activities on the Ranch - a large bonfire, soccer and other games down near the boys' homes
josue blew over my jenga
in the volunteer house, having dinner and playing games with a couple kids
1 comment:
Thanks Annie, Ben and Heidi too! You all have grown into such loving and caring adults. I'm very proud of all your accomplishments. You make me smile, and you make me cry... a happy cry! I know gma looks down upon you and feels the same. I love you!
Annie, we can't wait to see you...please have your pets under control by the time we get there!
Keep safe!!
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