Summertime is coming to an end as the kids prepare to return to the routine of school. Like all kids, they start to get bored and probably more so than other kids because Pan de Vida doesn't have the means to provide outings to keep the kids entertained. Also, the children don't have the opportunity to run errands to the store, hang out at the pool, go to the mall or even watch TV or play video games to fill in their spare time. In many ways it is good that they have to be more creative and play outside but that also becomes monotonous, long and drawn out over a 2 month period. So I think everyone is ready for school to begin.
Last week they were blessed to have week long activities provided by the employees of the local General Electric Co. They came daily and had courses with each age group. Many of the young ones had crafts, games, story time along with cooking class where they made pies and cereal bars. The medium aged kids had classes on animal welfare, crafts, science projects and the boys even had boy scouts. The older ones were entertained with sports, salsa and zumba dancing in addition to a workshop where they made a lamp from scratch. There was then a closing ceremony that recognized the children and teachers in addition to a lunch provided by General Electric.
This week, DIF, the Mexican Social services came and presented each child with a pair of black shoes for school They also donated staple foods like beans, rice, flour, oil, tuna etc. for the kitchen pantry. It is also a great opportunity for people to come and interact with the kids and see the work that God is doing through Pan de Vida.
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