Carol in Honduras

Our last day in Copan and so many things to catch up on.   The “Rice Foundaiton” set up their clinic in Copan Ruinas. So, at the top of the list was to make them aware of the orphanage and see how we could best meet some of their needs.   I wanted to make sure that, at the very least, Gabrielito (the child with the infection behind his ear) and Rosa’s little guy Nelson had access to the pediatrician.   My real hope is that they might actually go to the orphanage.  Robert will speak with Dona Delsy on Tuesday and ask for her permission to explore this.

Robert and I spoke with the Pastor at the Amigos school about having the children from the hogar attend.  This school is quite strict and wants commitments for attendance for the entire year. He was hesitant to take these children on as that has been a problem with the hogar in the past.   Their Grade One class is really full but, when we described the children that we had chosen to support, they agreed to try to do their best for them.    Belkis and Eduardo (who have both been identified with probable learning problems and simply wouldn’t manage in the public school) will be attending as well as Brayan (a sweet little guy- Grade 1 student) These children will be sponsored through A Better World.

The folks at the Ixbalanque school had been unable to get in touch with the mayors wife for us to meet with her so I’ll e-mail them within the next week to get her e-mail address.

In the afternoon we took Rosa’s little guy back to the Dr.   The Dr. was really pleased with the way the lesions were clearing up.   They look like they will scar though.   So, for now, little Nelson is doing well.

Our last task was to make a last trip to the orphanage to check the tooth-brushing charts and give out finger puppets.  We also brought a supply of soap, shampoo, lice shampoo, and scabies medicine.  I’ll miss some of the wee characters there and feel strange heading back home where we seem to have so many advantages over these little people.   Robert will be staying long term in Copan and will continue to spend time at the hogar.   Christiane is on her way back to Utila.  And- I’m heading home back to my cozy house, husband and fluffy puppy.

Carol with Nelson

Gabriel and Naún

Carlos (aka Chino)

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