Hello Everyone! This is Amber. ^_^ Today a big group of our ladies had a unique opportunity to visit a girls' detention center on the outskirts of Tegucigalpa. This detention center is a facility for girls ages 12 -18 that have been incarcerated for serious crimes. Just looking at them, you would have never guessed the details of their past, and we didn't try to. Today was a day to simply spread a little of God's love to them and let them know that they are still cared for, despite the mistakes in their past. We began the day with a devotional (led by one of our fluent Spanish speakers), and then gave the girls a chance to visit a number of different stations where they could get their nails painted, have their hair washed, dried, and styled, get their picture taken and make a frame to put it in, and make jewerly. Some ladies from Mi Esperanza joined us to practice their hair styling and nail painting expertise, and our ladies helped in creating the picture frames and jewelry. We were having just as much fun as the girls! We ate lunch together and spent the whole day visiting with the girls, which is a rare treat for many of them who have no family that come to see them. Lori Connell was the leader and organizer of our day today. She told us that one of the girls there has told her in the past that it means so much for us to come. She said, "In a place like this, it's easy to feel forgotten." I hope that after today, they will only feel loved. In our hearts, they will not be forgotten.
Hey Everyone,
Our group is doing really really well - we're working hard and having a great time while doing it. Here are a few videos from our experienc:
-Robbie
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