KIDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looks like it is time to consider replacement of some lost glasses, new prescriptions of others, and an eye exam for another one! Margot will be the first as SHE has raised part of the cost of her glasses with her chocolate sales! Hmm.., what will Susana, Giovana, and Miguel Ángel do to keep up and help with the cost of their glasses?

On The Job Training

Soon Edgar and Jose will begin some practicums in cooking. José, by the way will be starting the equivalent of 9th grade.Good luck, boys!

Movin On UP

Susana, Giovana, and Edgar are about to start 11th grade-the last year of school. My, how time flies!

Manuel

Manuel will shortly be entering 8th grade. Currently in his electronic's class he is studying radio repair and really enjoying it.

TAKING RESPONSIBILITY

Recently Director Pedro told me that Margot has continued to make and market her chocolates. Currently she has some S/70 set aside for emergency needs. Great job, Margot!

Embroidery Project

We are looking at beginning an embroidery class for our teenagers. Similar to the "Arpillera" project in Lima that generates so much income for the ladies in the shanties, embroidery is a big skill here and in the Colcha Canyon. Traditionally this is a male artform, but the ladies are beginning to catch on to it. This would be a great cottage industry for our young adults to supplement their income in years to come. All the designs are sewn by holding an unmarked piece of material under a running sewing machine and creating the images directly from the imagination of the artists. We may even have a sponsor to help us get this project off the ground!! Here are a couple of samples of the type of product we expect.

MARTA'S PIGLET CELEBRATES THE SEASON

Well, Christmas is just 4 months away. With this vacation time our kids have done some really great pictures at both the Casas to use on our Christmas cards this year. Now we'll have to figure out which ones to print for sale in the US. We want to be ahead of the pack this year! Maybe a scripture or bilingual greeting inside and big enough to hold a 4X6 photo inside. I hope we can put a small picture of the artist on the back of the card as well. With luck, you will be able to get these in Plano, TX by October.

Sagrada Familia Kids Put On a Show

Not to be outdone, our older kids put on some of their own routines as well.

San José Kids Have Fun