UP AND RUNNING!!

Fundaninos, the orphanage we are working at, is located in the mountains of Guatemala. Although it is warm during the day, the nights are very cold. However, the birds, foliage and view are beautiful.



After a "very camp-like" night in our sleeping quarters, we were up and working with the kids bright and early. They were so excited to see us and greeted us with hugs, hugs and more hugs. We spent time getting to know the children outside sitting under trees and playing, before we began our first day of bible school. We attempted to teach them (in Spanish with a Southern accent) that "God is real!" They were very excited to have the crafts, music, candy and games that we brought.

There were two horses here today from somewhere in the mountains and the kids got to ride them. Rebekah took a child for a ride but the horse went backwards down a hill and Rebekah and the little girl fell off sideways!! I'm sure that little girl will not grow up to be cowgirl!.


The kids do not have many toys or "things" here but they entertain themselves in very creative ways. It is very strange to see 48 kids and no toys. Yet, they are always smiling. Most of them have skin conditions from bites or mites and they itch alot. We were able to get some creme on some of them to make them more comfortable.

We will serve again early in the morning and look forward to seeing God work in these children.
Love,
The Ziners