Last day at PPA...

Today was our last day at PPA. Mother’s Day is very important in Peru so it was a full day of programs from the children, including singing, dancing, poetry reading, and presentations of cards and flowers. The traditional clothing and the children’s efforts were wonderful.

I visited the toddlers for one last time. They are doing so well. It is so sad to leave them. They are very fortunate to find a safe haven at PPA but I wish for them a bright future in a safe and loving home. Our wonderful journey at PPA is at an end, an experience we will never forget. I believe we met our goals as an effective team. Each of us has been touched in a different way and we hope we have had a positive impact on the children. We missed Veronica the second week but her kind heart, high energy, and wonderful smile were with us. Thank you to our fearless leader, Edith. There is nothing she cannot do and do well.

Quote for the day: # 56 by Betty Okuma

Number 56, what a journey we have traveled
What have we seen
What small part of us do we leave behind
Veronica, Juanita, Felipe, and Betty
Inspired and encouraged by Edith
She opened our hearts to the children of PPA
She pushed and pulled us up the hill in San Juan
The children stole our hearts and will forever be part of us
The kindness of the sisters, brothers, and volunteers Will keep the dream alive until we return

Betty Okuma