Marisol finally made it home from Quito, but quickly got sick again with a virus from the children's home. Her lungs were too fragile still to handle the virus in combination with the altitude, so after stabilizing her in the emergency room, we had to send her back to Quito.
On
Friday, Mike, Hermicu and I hosted a gathering for all the families who
participate in the childhood malnutrition program. After a very slow arrival
period due to long travel distances and rain, we ended up with a very good
turnout. Twenty mothers, fathers, and grandparents showed up, with their 20
plus little people. We each gave talks on various themes, Mike on childhood
development, and myself on personal hygiene, food hygiene, and hygiene of the home. Mike and I were both very
touched when several parents stood up at the end, in front of the audience, to say thank you
and goodbye. Then they each presented Mike and I each with beautiful scarves as
thank you gifts, for which each family chipped in to contribute to the gift.
Then we all go to eat a big lunch together at the end of the lectures. We all
had a good time, and hoped that some of what was learned will help the parents
help their child grow better.
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