From Guatemala City

Buenas noches!

I have just received the unexpected opportunity to log on to the internet for a few minutes. I want to say hello to all and thank you for your prayers! I am praying for you as well.

It is impossible to put into words how my experience has been so far. Que maravilloso! El amor! Imagine sixty children who want, above all else, to be loved, held, and touched. They want to be a special to someone. More than a friend, they need someone who can tell them though eye contact, hugs and laughter that they are unique and beautiful people who will never be forgotten. Isn't this what we all want?

I am surrounded by walls, and around them march armed guards. There are prostitutes and gangs that walk the streets around the orphanage. This Hogar is a little garden and only by the grace of God and the protection of winged angels is it still a refuge for abused children. Make no mistake: as Mother Ivonne told us, we are at war. It is very dark in the world, but by God's grace there are still lights. Please pray for this orphanage.

God bless.