Blogging de Heathercita

Sorry this is so late – Just wanted to let ya'll know that I'm actually doing something down here besides taking care of the family, learning Spanish, walking the dog and keeping my cat from jumping out the window. On Wed., Sept. 27, Jami Baker, Allen Bradford and I (Heather) headed out to Hogar de Esperanza a local orphanage with which Peru Mission has developed a relationship. We had been asked by the director of the orphanage, who attends the Larco church, to come and speak to the house moms and other women who help with the kids, in order to encourage them an help them think through what it looks like Biblically to teach and discipline in love. They are in such a unique and difficult position. Many of these kids have been abandoned, some have been brought because their home is not safe, some have been brought because their family does not have a home and can not take care of them.

As of now, there are no men helping at the orphanage, so not only are the house moms having to guide these children from such difficult circumstances, they are having to do it with no male “father – figures” to help support them in their efforts. The women are strong, patient, and love their kids very much, but, needless to say, they were in much need of encouragement and affirmation. We enjoyed our time there very much, and have been asked to return sometime this month to continue the discussion. Please be in prayer for these ladies as they seek to love these kids with the love and energy of Christ.